Infrastructure Minister and PSNI Head of Road Policing
Chief Inspector Celeste Simpson are urging drivers to slow down
and obey traffic restrictions during Road Worker Safety Week,
beginning Monday 2 November.
The campaign highlights the dangers faced by those carrying out
essential work on our roads and footpaths.
Minister said: Road workers carry out
vital work to make our roads and footpaths safer, often in
difficult conditions and close to moving traffic. It is shocking
and completely unacceptable that workers have been verbally or
physically attacked simply for doing their jobs.
I am asking drivers to take extra care when approaching
roadworks. Please slow down, obey temporary traffic lights and
follow the safety signs. Show patience and respect. Let's make
sure everyone gets home safely.
Head of the Police Service of Northern Ireland's Road Policing
Unit, Chief Inspector Celeste Simpson said: Temporary speed
limits and traffic lights at road works are legally enforceable -
ignore them, and the minimum you could receive is a £60 fine and
three penalty points.
However, this is about much more than a fine or points.
It's about being a responsible and safe driver on the roads
because, just like all of us, road workers have families waiting
at home.
Please, be considerate, slow down, obey temporary traffic lights
and help everyone get home safely.
