Incidents, accidents and emergencies
Why should you never place a warning triangle on the hard shoulder of a motorway?
- Because triangles are only allowed on country roads
- Because walking on the carriageway to set it out is too dangerousCorrect
- Because the wind would simply blow it away
- Because it would block the view of the cameras
Why?
Rule 274 of The Highway Code says you should never use a warning triangle on a motorway. Walking along the hard shoulder to place it, so close to fast traffic, puts you in great danger. On other roads, place one at least 45 metres behind the vehicle.
Highway Code rule 274