Warning triangles now illegal?

I had broken down on the hard shoulder of the A3 yesterday, and I put out the warning red triangle carried in my Mercedes-Benz.

I was told to remove it by breakdown assistance as the triangles are now considered a hazard due to being sucked into the road by articulated trucks, and are deemed illegal in this country. Is this true?

Asked on 12 February 2013 by Vic Pheasant

Answered by Honest John

Makes sense, but first I've heard of it.

Tags: motorways legal and consumer advice breakdown

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