Stagecoach Manchester

[Owl]

RE: Stagecoach Manchester

(24/09/2014 22:40)Mayneway Wrote:  I don't know all the ins and outs of it, only what I've been told by a driver, but apparently the crane should have had appropriate warning on the end of the wagon as the arm jutted out well over 1m.
I know I've seen similar vehicles with flashing yellow lights on the rear warning of the overhang but it seems this vehicle didn't have anything.

If the projection beyond the rear of the vehicle was more than 1 metre, the driver should have ensured that the projection was "clearly visible" in accordance with Construction and Use Regulations. That could be a red triangle or a flashing light. Sometimes it is a simple as a hi-viz vest fastened to the end, but I am not sure that is best practice!!

Anyway, if it was not marked in some way the driver of the vehicle with the crane in it was to blame, not the bus driver, as it is his responsibility.