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I seem to recall that this idea was mooted 10-15 years ago, but came to nothing. Now, the source of all truthful reporting (!) has spoken...... Motorways to be widened to four lanes by opening up hard shoulders | Mail Online Has anyone considered that the traction co-efficient of the hard...

Aped from Yahoo News. Allowing hard-shoulder running (HSR), where drivers can use the hard shoulder of motorways during peak times, has cut accident rates and reduced journey times, Government figures show. The statistics were produced as Roads Minister Mike Penning officially...

I have the most annoying rattle in my car... behind me, just over my right shoulder. I have been through every bit of trim, replaced all worn or broken clips, replaced the intermediate pivot bolts on the roof mechanism and tighened up the roof latches. It is only evident at low speed with the...

Per my original thread on this subject, I noticed this press release slipped into my inbox whilst I was off: Motorists on a section of the M42 will be allowed to drive on the hard shoulder at up to 60mph from today, following a detailed safety study, as the Government steps up work on new...

As you may know, the M42 has a trial of the scheme, which is now to be rolled out on many other motorways. That notwithstanding, here is a nice animation which shows how it all works (click on Drive Through or Signs and Signals): http://www.highways.gov.uk/knowledge/documents/atm_start.swf

Already in use in Birmingham for the last year, which has proved 'successful' in reducing congestion. Plans are for the M25 to use this idea, with the matrix signs indicating if the lane is to be used. 1. Emergency vehicles go where in an accident? 2. Breaking down/tyre repair would be dicey 3...

Re:- C270CDI Estate (2002) running on 4 x Conti tyres. Initially the front nearside tyre was wearing/scrubbing out the outer edge & car was pulling to the left while driving on flat (no camber) roads. I had the geometry checked & adjusted, this seems to have stopped the uneven wear & pulling but...