So yesterday was coming up between J11 - J12 of M40 N Bound.
A HGV had a blow out just before J12 Slipway and the tyre debrit was in lane one… about a 1/3 into it of the live carriageway
No Matrix signs etc up so I got on the cab phone and rang 999
The women didn’t seem that interested and I could of thought if she thought it was a prank ?
Anyway couple minutes later Highways phoned me (on the cab phone) - first time i’ve had a call back - and had to repeat it since not all information was handed to them…
Right.When went via 999 they liase with HATO.It could have caused a multi vehicle accident and maybe fatalities by drivers swerving.If you see an upturned manhole drain cover or one that is missing that warrants a 999 under risk of life or injury for a motorcyclist.
Or any vehicle that hits the hole or cover it may cause an accident.
you did the right thing, just look at what happened on the M6 last Saturday when a HGV had a blow out a car swerved to avoid the debris and caused an accident involving 3 bikes where one of the riders sadly died.
The problem is that what we see as serious (debris in road, drivers falling asleep) the controller taking the call just doesn’t seem to care.
I’ve had this many times. The one that sticks to mind was on the M25 with a family loaded up 2 on the front passenger seat (6mth old baby on her lap) 4 adults in back with two kids on lap and none had seatbelts.
45 minutes later a police patrol car called me asking for their location. I dot think he liked my reply.
Ring it in, every time, it has the obvious potential to cause serious problems for other road users.
I,ve stopped before now and used the emergency phone to report debris on the motorway, the call centre staff always seem to be grateful for the information.
Even a shackle load strap could cause lethal problems for a motorbike rider.I,ve seen a ladder before now on the inside lane, imagine that flicking up into the air
You did right IMO & If it were me I’d take the attitude of the call handler further.
20yrs ago, a mate riding home from work at 2am woke up 7 days later in hospital. They estimated his speed at 100+ but with no other vehicles involved they didn’t prosecute. He hit a shredded HGV tyre carcass just over a brow on a dual carriageway & still suffers some of the injuries.
Chas:
You did right IMO & If it were me I’d take the attitude of the call handler further.
20yrs ago, a mate riding home from work at 2am woke up 7 days later in hospital. They estimated his speed at 100+ but with no other vehicles involved they didn’t prosecute. He hit a shredded HGV tyre carcass just over a brow on a dual carriageway & still suffers some of the injuries.
100+ mph over the brow of a hill? No sympathy here.
Chas:
You did right IMO & If it were me I’d take the attitude of the call handler further.
20yrs ago, a mate riding home from work at 2am woke up 7 days later in hospital. They estimated his speed at 100+ but with no other vehicles involved they didn’t prosecute. He hit a shredded HGV tyre carcass just over a brow on a dual carriageway & still suffers some of the injuries.
100+ mph over the brow of a hill? No sympathy here.
I normally start the conversation with “FOR YOUR INFORMATION”. It is then up to them, but usually they take it on board. As previously stated, give a marker post no and direction of travel
Chas:
You did right IMO & If it were me I’d take the attitude of the call handler further.
20yrs ago, a mate riding home from work at 2am woke up 7 days later in hospital. They estimated his speed at 100+ but with no other vehicles involved they didn’t prosecute. He hit a shredded HGV tyre carcass just over a brow on a dual carriageway & still suffers some of the injuries.
100+ mph over the brow of a hill? No sympathy here.
That’s 'cause you’re both a ■■■ and an angel
[zb] off Rob ya muppet
But he’s right though isn’t he? 100 mph over a blind hill and he’s taken out by tyre debris, who’s fault is it?
voodoo1:
So yesterday was coming up between J11 - J12 of M40 N Bound.
A HGV had a blow out just before J12 Slipway and the tyre debrit was in lane one… about a 1/3 into it of the live carriageway
No Matrix signs etc up so I got on the cab phone and rang 999
The women didn’t seem that interested and I could of thought if she thought it was a prank ?
Anyway couple minutes later Highways phoned me (on the cab phone) - first time i’ve had a call back - and had to repeat it since not all information was handed to them…
So correct you will be awarded a gold star at the end of term
Right or Wrong
Right
I phoned a while back about a piece of metal on the carriage way … one of the questions i was asked by the operator was … where was i traveling to and from , after all i did report the exact location
