Cleaner Safer Highway
Staffordshire County Council working in partnership with the local district authorities, Staffordshire Police and the National Farmers Union launched a campaign to help reducing the risk to motorcyclists and other road users from debris on roads left by farmers, construction workers, etc
What the motorcyclists or other road users might not see until it is too late:
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Mud on the road
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Broken branches, hedge cuttings and thorns
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Harvest spillage like potatoes or maize
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Diesel or oil spillages
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Cattle crossing; mud from hooves and other deposit
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Farmers cutting trees on or nearby bends
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Signage obscured due to overgrown hedges or trees
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Icy conditions caused by surface water run-off
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Blocked gullies caused by mud and debris
What can you do?
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Clean the mud from vehicles, as far as practicable.
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Clean the road during the working day and always at the end
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Keep the highway, footpaths and signage clear of branches and foliage
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Use authorised signs to alert other road users
The Staffordshire Safer Roads Partnership is providing temporary signage to be used on the occassions when the spillage of debris cannot be avoided.
To apply for a free sing or to receive more information about the campaign please contact the Staffordshire County Council Road Safety Unit on 01785 276617
If you would like to report any potential issues please call Staffordshire Highways on Highways Hotline - 0300 1234455.
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