23-03-15 16:58 pm – Source: Reuters
Two red crosses above the A12, which is closed due to roadworks. © anp
The Dutch traffic gets a new sign in. Starting Monday puts Rijkswaterstaat forty spots signs against ignoring red crosses on the matrix signs above highways. This is done in areas where the red crosses are frequently ignored. The new signs should counteract this dangerous driving.
Rijkswaterstaat hopes to increase the safety of road inspectors, road workers and helpers. Stewards after an incident quickly spot to secure an incident. They put off the road with their yellow pickup and leave through the traffic center places a red cross over the lane. Thus, they along with relief workers and salvors safely do their job.
At roadworks are red crosses placed over lanes, in addition to measures such as crash absorbers and arrow trailers, to protect road workers against accidents. Also red crosses visible above closed lanes
. Six roads
The new board is the text ‘In red X: Lane close ‘with white letters on a blue background. The signs come along the A1, A12, A20, A27, A28 and stand A67. These six roads thirteen routes are chosen after consultation with the police and based on previous research. The first signs are placed on the A12 between Zoetermeer and Gouwe junction.
Public Works and the National Police have agreed with each other that will be intensified by ignoring red crosses. This means that along the thirteen routes and locations where stewards Securing incidents, the police-check on this offense
. (Edited by: Editorial)
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