Transport Ministers Spend Millions On Devices

Transport ministers in the government have agreed to spend £3 million on devices that will be given to Police forces nationwide.

On average closure lasts about 45 minutes and in most cases the time is longer because the Police need to carry out investigations.

Transport minsters believe that arming Police forces with laser scanners that calculate measurements almost immediately will cut the time that roads are closed by around 39 minutes.  The devices have already been tested by the Humberside Police force with some success.  Other forces will be issued with the devices.

The use of scanners is one of many initiatives, other ideas include giving motorists advance warning of closures so they can seek alternative routes and enhances Police training.

This will help used cars London as there can be a lot of accidents doe to people driving inappropriately.

Mike Penning, the roads minister said “There is nothing more frustrating than being stuck in a traffic jam for hours on end.  “But even worse than that is the shocking £1 billion cost of those lost hours for our economy. That is why we are determined to improve clear-up times following accidents so we can get our motorways reopened as quickly as possible.  Last year there were more than 18,000 full or partial motorway closures lasting a total of more than 20,000 hours. I recognise that, where serious incidents have occurred, closures on the motorway may be needed to ensure the safety of those at the scene and the travelling public.”