With the party conference season in full swing it's interesting to see politicians vying for a share of the motoring vote. Among the things that caught my eye during the Conservative conference this week were the comments by the AA President, Edwin King on motorway closures.
The police and the Highway's Agency now seem to close roads when someone so much as loses a wheel nut. I appreciate that if there's a serious accident the police have to treat it as a crime scene, but King's comments struck a chord when it comes to getting roads re-opened more quickly.
The figure of 208 days of closures in the first eight months of this year is scarily high. Moreover it represents time and money lost to the economy as well as having an impact on the environment.
I really hope some of these suggestions to get things moving get implemented. I might even be tempted to vote for a party that commits to doing it.
GOM
The thoughts and rantings of a 60-a-day (miles that is) British motorist.
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