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Would better warning sign placement prevent the deaths of roadworkers on our motorways?

It is tragic to hear about so many deaths and injuries of roadworkers on our motorways, but, while in no way condoning the actions of some drivers who drive at over 70mph after passing roadworks signs, it is a fact that very often the signs are too far ahead of the roadworks, leaving one to think that the work is finished before one gets to the roadworks. In continental Europe I'm sure the management of roadworks is much better.

Asked on 27 October 2012 by PC, Lee-on-Solent

Answered by Honest John
That is a good point. On UK motorways generally there is so much crying wolf that most drivers merely proceed with a little more caution but at undiminished speed. Now what’s happening is that speed caution signs are being replaced by compulsory limit signs with the result that there are fewer nose to tail crashes, but we all spend a lot longer completing our journeys.
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