Driving near construction sites
Near a road construction site, remember to adopt a few essential safety rules. A distraction or careless behaviour may have severe consequences and pose a threat to other drivers and people working on the motorway. Behind every helmet, behind every reflective vest, there is person and their family waiting for them at home. Driving carefully, observing speed limits and safety distances can save many lives.
Rules for road safety
Pay attention to signs signalling a narrowing or detour in the road ahead
When you see these signs, gradually reduce your speed, follow the directions to position yourself in the open lane, and do not exceed 60 km/hour on narrowed roads or 40 km/hour on detours. Respect the space of people at work.
Pay attention to the traffic controller (or the vehicle with the orange flag)
When you see the orange flag, it means there is a hazardous situation immediately ahead. There may be works underway involving personnel on the road, who may need to cross the road safely when setting up or dismantling a construction site. Maintain a moderate speed and pay attention to approaching signs.
Always keep a safe distance
When you are near a construction site, always maintain a distance of at least 150 metres from the vehicle in front of you, follow the directions to position yourself in the open lane, and keep a suitable distance from the edge of the construction site, especially if the site is located in the emergency lane where working space is more limited.
Look out for Variable Message Boards
Variable Message Boards are the primary means of on-road communication. They alert drivers to road conditions, possible closures and bad weather and, above all, they announce when a construction site is present with people at work. Pay attention to the messages, and follow the approaching signs once you reach the construction site.
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