A motoring expert has warned drivers that many people have misunderstood the rules and could face tough penalties
Drivers have been cautioned about unlawfully passing through red lights at temporary roadworks, with a potential penalty of £100 and three points on their licence.
However, Graham Conway, Managing Director at Select Car Leasing, highlighted that both the Road Traffic Act and the Traffic Signs Regulations treat portable temporary lights at road developments, as well as temporary road traffic control systems, on par with lasting lights and signs under law. Join the Daily Record WhatsApp community! Get the latest news sent straight to your messages by joining our WhatsApp community today.No one will be able to see who is signed up and no one can send messages except the Daily Record team.If you're on a desktop, simply scan the QR code above with your phone and click 'Join Community'.
"Running any red light can put you and others in harm's way. And while there might not be an enforcement camera to catch offenders at temporary roadworks, you'll still be prosecuted if witnessed by the police."
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