On a recent trip west-bound on the M62, I joined lane 3 to overtake slower traffic. I observed a vehicle in lane 1 indicating and out of the corner of

my eye I spotted the vehicle in lane 2 that I was overtaking make a move towards lane 3 where I was passing him.

Fortunately I was able to squeeze into the remaining space between the lane and the barriers to narrowly avoid a collision.

Today whilst on a similar journey I noticed that similar space outside lane 3 that could offer a modicum of refuge was polluted with sandbagged iron stands with signs for the 50mph restriction on the east bound carriageway (westbound had reverted to 70mph limit).

In similar circumstances a collision with one of these signs would probably have had fatal consequences, so I ask why can't these signs be bolted to the dividing barrier or wall to reduce the chance of a death or serious injury.