And have you actually read those links?
One from 2016 . . .
One from a recovery driver. Here's their industry best practice guidance:
- When working on SMART motorways you should only provide
service if the casualty vehicle is situated in an SOS Area or if
the lane has been closed as detailed above. Do not rely on a
red X closure sign.
http://www.survivegroup.org/download_fi ... 20v418.pdf And anyone who thinks that rear flashing red lights will make a difference to their conspicuity and the actions of other drivers is, sadly, very mistaken.
HGVs crashing. So that's the road's fault how, exactly? Nothing at all to do with other drivers not identifying the broken down vehicle and reacting in time? Never mind Smart motorways, what happens on a trunk road, where there's no hard shoulder? How do you suggest that problem is addressed?