Campaign to keep roadworkers safe

摘要

A national campaign is currently in full swing calling on motorists to respect roadworkers and drive carefully through roadworks. Each day, more than 4,000 road workers - approximately one for every mile of the Highways Agency's network -put their trust in the hands of around 18 million other road users. Between 2003 and 2008,11 roadworkers were killed and 104 were seriously injured while working on motorways and major A roads in England. The Highways Agency is targeting casual and business drivers through cinemas, motorway service areas, local radio and a leaflet drop to more than 2,000 firms whose employees may drive for work. Derek Turner, Director for Network Operations in the Highways Agency, said: "Roadworkers work in a dangerous environment and deserve respect and consideration from drivers. Driving through half a mile of roadworks at 70mph takes just ten seconds less than at 50mph -a ten second saving which can put lives at risk. Speed restrictions, cones, barriers, signs are there for a reason - to protect our workers from danger and to keep road users safe. I urge all drivers to obey speed restrictions and pay close attention to safety when driving through roadworks."