Disabled Driver Questionnaire
We want to produce a driver information programme for our disabled customers. To help us produce the best possible guidance, please take a few minutes to fill in our questionnaire.
Better information for your journey
The National Traffic Control Centre collects real-time information on road conditions
Lane Hog!
John Stapleton looks into why people Lane Hog and what effects it has on the driver hogging the lane and other road users.
Educating tomorrow's drivers
See how we are driving through key messages about safety on our network for the drivers of tomorrow.
Meet the Ancestors
Find out about the history of roads and the work the Agency does to preserve archaeological remains.
See when traffic will be lightest
Our traffic forecaster can help get you there quicker
Driving in Severe Weather - Alert Status
Driving in Severe Weather - Alert Status
An ‘alert status’ system - has been introduced from 1 October 2007, for the road haulage industry to help goods vehicle drivers respond to severe weather warnings. This will enable the Highways Agency and Emergency Services to restore normality to the road network as quickly as possible.
There are two levels of alert - red and amber:
Red
- Goods vehicle drivers should leave the road network and find a safe place to park up, and wait until the status is reduced to ‘Amber’.
Amber
- Make sure you and your vehicle are prepared for severe weather.
- Keep up to date with local weather conditions.
- If possible, use a different route to avoid the area of severe weather.
You will be informed of the alert status through traffic reports on the radio and through the FTA and RHA membership networks.
When a severe weather warning is issued by the Met Office, the Highways Agency aims to help you with your journey by providing advice through radio bulletins, TV, on our website www.highways.gov.uk, and on overhead electronic messaging signs.
Follow the alert status.
