Traffic officers have powers to stop vehicles on most motorways and some ‘A’ class roads,in England and Wales. If traffic officers in uniform want to stop your vehicle on safety grounds (e.g. an insecure load) they will, where possible, attract your attention by
- flashing amber lights, usually from behind
- directing you to pull over to the side by pointing and/or using the left indicator.
You MUST then pull over and stop as soon as it is safe to do so. Then switch off your engine. It is an offence not to comply with their directions (see ‘Signals by authorised persons‘).
Law
- Road Traffic Act 1988: Sections 35 & 163 as amended by Traffic Management Act Section 6
Section:
General rules, techniques and advice for all drivers and riders (rules 103 to 158)
Subsection:
Other stopping procedures (rules 107 to 112)
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