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Bridge strike A serious issue!

Bridge strike A serious issue!. Why do bridges get struck?. The Law!. Traffic Signs. If a vehicle is higher than the dimensions shown on a circular traffic sign, the driver must stop and must not pass the sign

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Bridge strike A serious issue!

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  1. Bridge strike A serious issue!

  2. Why do bridges get struck?

  3. The Law!

  4. Traffic Signs • If a vehicle is higher than the dimensions shown on a circular traffic sign, the driver must stop and must not pass the sign • If the vehicle is higher than the dimensions shown on a triangular traffic sign at the bridge, the driver should not pass the sign

  5. Driver survey question. What is the maximum height of vehicle you can safely take under an unsigned bridge? 52% Were incorrect 27% Did not answer 21% Were correct

  6. Driver Survey • 37% of drivers indicated that they would take a course of action that would allow for trains to be promptly stopped and for the bridges to be inspected • 41% of drivers suggested that they would take an inappropriate action such as; • Contacting their employer first and have them contact the owner of the bridge or the highways agency • Some drivers would check that their passengers were ok, if they were injured or shocked they would call an ambulance, the police and the fire service as the bridge may be structurally unsound. Then they would contact their employer! • WORST OF ALL; Some vehicle operators actively urge their employees to contact them first!

  7. The potential for derailment is enormous

  8. Costs to Vehicle Operator Bridge examination Repair of bridge damage Train delays: Depending on location and length of disruption this could exceed all other costs! Inspection of road infrastructure Repair of road surfacing and/ or replacement of any damaged road signs • Vehicle recovery • Damage to their vehicle and other road users’ vehicles • Business loss due to: • The vehicle and driver being off the road • Loss of operator’s licence • Increased insurance premiums • Direct compensation and personal injury claims • Legal fees and other associated costs

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