Road Rage

rustic · 05-07-2016, 09:35

Well we use the M42 and M40 again this morning, we left the house at 5am, the AA app was showing road works on the M42, and even diversions and blockages.
Normally the roadworks have to be completed by 6:00 am, but normally they are clear by the time we get through around 5:30 am, but the "big fat controller" as per "Thomas the Tank Engine" lol at the M42 decides to leave all the lane restriction signs left switched on, on the motorway, speed restrictions, forward indication that the motorway is closed further up...
If you panicked, you could leave the motorway at the first exit to try another route, whilst all the time the route was clear.

This is not a one off, it happens virtually every time there is any work taking place overnight on that section, at 5:30 am ish, which is most times we travel.
Drivers totally ignore any speed restrictions, or any other road sign of impending doom, crying wolf, is going to cause an accident at some point.

05-07-2016, 09:35	#36
rustic Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Staffordshire Vehicle: Maverick Mk I 2.7 TD LWB Posts: 7,825	Well we use the M42 and M40 again this morning, we left the house at 5am, the AA app was showing road works on the M42, and even diversions and blockages. Normally the roadworks have to be completed by 6:00 am, but normally they are clear by the time we get through around 5:30 am, but the "big fat controller" as per "Thomas the Tank Engine" lol at the M42 decides to leave all the lane restriction signs left switched on, on the motorway, speed restrictions, forward indication that the motorway is closed further up... If you panicked, you could leave the motorway at the first exit to try another route, whilst all the time the route was clear. This is not a one off, it happens virtually every time there is any work taking place overnight on that section, at 5:30 am ish, which is most times we travel. Drivers totally ignore any speed restrictions, or any other road sign of impending doom, crying wolf, is going to cause an accident at some point. __________________ Ford Maverick GLX 1995 2.7TD LWB in illusion silver, 98k miles. Owned since new, for 22 years. Best car I have ever owned. Just wish I could drive it more.