Road works.

Take extra care at road works.

Road works are not everyone's favourite thing but they necessary. As long as we want water, gas, electricity, sewage, communications and more carried underground then we will be obliged to drive around the occasional hole in the road.

262: When the 'Road Works Ahead' sign is displayed, you will need to be more watchful and look for additional signs providing more specific instructions.

• You MUST NOT exceed any temporary maximum speed limit.
• Use your mirrors and get into the correct lane for your vehicle in good time and as signs direct.
• Do not switch lanes to overtake queuing traffic.
• Do not drive through an area marked off by traffic cones.
• Watch out for traffic entering or leaving the works area, but do not be distracted by what is going on there.
• Bear in mind that the road ahead may be obstructed by the works or by slow moving or stationary traffic.

Law RTRA sect 16

Additional rules for high speed roads

263: Take special care on motorways and other high speed dual carriageways.

• One or more lanes may be closed to traffic and a lower speed limit may apply.
• Works vehicles that are slow moving or stationary with a large 'Keep Left' or 'Keep Right' sign on the back are sometimes used to close lanes for repairs.
• Check mirrors, slow down and change lanes if necessary.
• Keep a safe distance from the vehicle in front (see Rule 105).

264: Contraflow systems mean that you may be travelling in a narrower lane than normal and with no permanent barrier between you and oncoming traffic. The hard shoulder may be used for traffic, but be aware that there may be broken down vehicles ahead of you. Keep a good distance from the vehicle ahead and observe any temporary speed limits.