Why is the road on my way to work closed?
Due to the recent flooding, an 8 mile stretch of road on my way to work is closed due to a 300m stretch which is flooded. I fully agree with the closure of the actual flooded part because vehicles passing through the road create a wash of flood water which breaches the sandbag defences of the houses on the side of the road.
Can you be fined for ignoring a closed road sign?
So if police were perhaps patrolling the area, do you know if I’d be fined for ignoring the sign? Yes you could be fined as you have disobeyed, a legal road sign, also you could find that your insurance would not be covered, as the road is closed to the public, so have no legal right to be on that road.
Is it an offence to drive through a road closure?
If the temp road closure was formal ie notice has been issued and displayed then yes it becomes an offence unless you are accessing your property. Road closures like the one you describe are normally ad hoc and done for safety reasons for a specific purpose.
Why are there road closures in the UK?
Road closures like the one you describe are normally ad hoc and done for safety reasons for a specific purpose. Of that purpose is no longer apparent then there is nothing the police will do.
What makes a car stop in the middle of the road?
Alternator troubles make car turns off while driving. Source: The Sun. An error alternator is one of the most expected reasons make your car stop in the middle of the road. So if there is a problem with the car alternator, it loses the ability to charge the electrical system, which actually causes the power drain.
Why does my car not respond when I put my foot down?
When you put your foot down on the accelerator and don’t get the reaction you expect, it could mean there’s a problem with the fuel system. The most likely issue is a clogged fuel filter.
Why does my car keep cutting off when I stop?
Why does my car keep cutting off when I stop? If your car shuts off after you stop it is because the engine is very sensitive at idle. This can be caused by many things but is usually caused by a lean fuel mixture, causing the idle to drop too low.
What makes your car turn off while driving?
If there is something clogging in the pump or filter, it will make your car turns off while driving on the roads suddenly. So, it is always mandatory to check and clean the fuel pump, filter before driving a long distance.