Cost of living support

Colchester City Council is providing support for residents facing the cost of living crisis.

Review of The Highway Code to improve safety on motorways and high-speed roads

Proposal to amend The Highway Code to improve safety on motorways and high-speed roads.

IN THIS ARTICLE

It seeks views on proposed changes to The Highway Code to improve safety for users of motorways and high-speed roads.

The proposed changes include new and additional guidance on:

the availability, appearance, and safe use of emergency areas
the use of variable speed limits to manage congestion the use of the red ‘X’ sign to close lanes and provide a safer area for the people and vehicles involved in incidents and roadworks
the use of hard shoulders that become extra lanes during periods of congestion
how road users can help keep themselves safe in the event of a breakdown
how safety cameras are employed to promote compliance with speed limits and lane closures.

This consultation by Highways England runs from 1 March to 29 March 2021.

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