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Today I had to cover one of my guys Six using our truck with its air bars. They really helped to enhance the visual to the motorists approaching to Slow Down and Move Over Safely. Air bars from Nuvech

https://www.itv.com/news/meridian/2021-10-11/send-him-out-the-way-he-loved-convoy-of-trucks-in-tribute-to-a303-crash-victim @rreschran @mushspeed

Today our thoughts are with Tom Watson's family, friends and colleagues. Rest easy Tom. RD Avery

Bit of good news! After six years of hard work bringing the dangers unprotected road operators to the attention of the government. A small achievement update in the UK Highway Code has happened. Thank you to Highways England and all the people supporting Slow Down Move Over UK @mushspeed https://www.gov.uk/guidance/the-highway-code/motorways-253-to-273#:~:text=Rule 264,or in an emergency area. Rule 264 Keep in the left lane unless overtaking. If you are overtaking, you should return to the left lane when it is safe to do so (see also Rules 267 and 268). Be aware of emergency services, traffic officers, recovery workers and other people or vehicles stopped on the hard shoulder or in an emergency area. If you are driving in the left lane, and it is safe to do so, you should move into the adjacent lane to create more space between your vehicle and the people and stopped vehicles.

Bit of good news! After six years of hard work bringing the dangers unprotected road operators to the attention of the government. A small achievement update in the UK Highway Code has happened. Thank you to Highways England and all the people supporting Slow Down Move Over UK @mushspeed https://www.gov.uk/guidance/the-highway-code/motorways-253-to-273#:~:text=Rule 264,or in an emergency area. Rule 264 Keep in the left lane unless overtaking. If you are overtaking, you should return to the left lane when it is safe to do so (see also Rules 267 and 268). Be aware of emergency services, traffic officers, recovery workers and other people or vehicles stopped on the hard shoulder or in an emergency area. If you are driving in the left lane, and it is safe to do so, you should move into the adjacent lane to create more space between your vehicle and the people and stopped vehicles.

In memory of Tom Watson Please click on the link and give what you can. Thank you in advance https://www.gofundme.com/f/in-memory-of-tom-watson?fbclid=IwAR3x0vfhhqvu7ylhyL5I5C5zFPyAjO-oogDs_sJi8obIxicTetjznoRjm5A RD Avery Ltd is organising this fundraising appeal on behalf of Emma Watson. On Wednesday 25th August 2021 we tragically lost a member of staff when his slidebed was involved in an accident whilst undertaking a recovery on the A303. As well as Tom, two other people lost their lives. Tom was a highly valued colleague and friend and brought a smile and sunshine to everyone he met. He loved his job and helping people and was a truly exceptional person. It was an honour to have known him and have had him as part of the RD Avery Recovery family. We have been inundated with support from within the Recovery Industry and beyond, many of you wishing to donate to help Tom’s wife as she moves through this next period and with the costs that will inevitably come her way with funeral and general living expenses. After checking with her, we have decided to setup this page to enable you to do just that. Thank you for whatever you can give, it is much appreciated and everything will go straight to Tom’s wife. Tom we will never forget you. Rest in Peace.

https://www.itv.com/news/meridian/2021-08-31/tributes-paid-and-calls-for-better-breakdown-safety-after-three-killed-in-crash?fbclid=IwAR2SS-Mzwvs9wIZa6G8-U5SvffBN_k2G_qkmB4bN-_TToBHlXMVCVNE34pI

Hampshire Police are appealing for witnesses after three people sadly died in a collision on the A303 yesterday (August 25) near Andover. Police were called just after 8.40am to a report of a collision involving a Vauxhall Astra, a Mercedes food delivery van, a HGV and a DAF recovery truck. Sadly, three people, all from separate vehicles, were pronounced dead at the scene. Their families have been informed and are being supported by specialist officers. The HGV driver, a 38-year-old man from Donnington, Shropshire, was arrested on suspicion of driving a vehicle while unfit through drugs and causing death by dangerous driving. He has been released under investigation while our enquiries continue. We are keen to hear from anyone who may be able to assist with our investigation into the circumstances of the collision. Senior Investigating officer DC Cate Paling said: "We are keen to speak with anyone who witnessed the collision, or the moments leading up to it, particularly anyone with dash cam footage. "In the immediate moments after the collision, a small white car with a black roof passed the scene and we believe they may be an important witness who we wish to speak with. "Anyone who can assist our enquiries should call 101, quoting the reference 44210338980." A post from RD Avery about the accident: It is with utmost sadness that we confirm the tragic loss of a staff member whilst on duty yesterday (25.8.21). Tom was a highly valued colleague and friend and brought a smile and sunshine to everyone he met. He loved his job and helping people and was a truly exceptional person. It was an honour to have known him and have had him as part of the Avery family. Needless to say, the entire team are devastated but our immediate thoughts are with his wife and family and all those directly affected by the incident. Thank you to so many of you who have already expressed your support – customers and industry partners alike – it truly is appreciated and means a lot. Tom will be sorely missed but will always be remembered. Rest in Peace Tom. @mushspeed

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Life changing injuries to Recoe Recovery Operator. Our thoughts are with them and their family. https://www.coventrytelegraph.net/news/coventry-news/recovery-worker-suffers-potentially-life-20521021?utm_source=whatsapp.com&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=sharebar

We are proud to announce support from one of the automotive leaders Green Flag to help bring awareness and safety. Damon Jowett Head of Service Delivery at Green Flag: "Green Flag never underestimate the valuable job people in the breakdown recovery industry, emergency services and road maintenance industry do and the vulnerable position they place themselves in everyday to keep the UK moving 24/7. We realise drivers not slowing down and moving over as they approach a temporary hazard is a major concern and often the cause of many avoidable collisions. The work that Slow Down Move Over is doing to raise awareness of the issue is something that Green Flag is fully committed to supporting and we will help in any way we can, to make it safer for both people stranded by the roadside, and for our colleagues working on the roads, so that they can get safely home at the end of their day."

Hope to release some great news soon (thank you to https://www.daveharfordphotography.co.uk/... for the image) Be safe out there every one.

AASP of Peterbourgh had there van hit whilst fending a breakdown situation on the 25th of March 2021 No one hurt thankfully! lucky they were there as the out come could of been worse.

Apart of the #BlueLightAware campaign from GEM Motoring Assist about broken down or stranded vehicles on motorways or dual carriageways can increase the danger to the occupants. What can you do to help everyone stay safe? Slowdownmoveover #DriveSoOthersSurvive

South East London and Kent Operator Road Runners Recovery, Reports a major motorway accident, five years after one of their vehicles was involved in a similar incident on the same motorway section! Article Attached from Professional Recovery Magazine issue 336 January 2021. @mushspeed

A police officer is recovering after being knocked unconscious following a road traffic collision on Friday (8th Jan). At around 17:00 hours, two officers from Devon & Cornwall Police, attached to the Roads Policing Unit, were helping a driver who had broken down on an unlit stretch of the A361 northbound carriageway at Landkey, North Devon. The officers were protecting the scene with their marked BMW X5, which had its emergency lights illuminated. The officers had been on the scene for around 15 minutes when a Citreon C4 collided with the rear of their vehicle. The officers, a Sergeant and a PC with extensive experience in roads policing were stood at the road’s nearside in line with their training. The collision’s impact pushed the police BMW X5 into the nearside verge where the two officers were standing. The BMW then hit both of the officers. The sergeant was thrown into the verge, suffering minor injuries. The Constable ended up underneath the police vehicle and was knocked unconscious. The Citreon rebounded into the opposite carriageway colliding with another vehicle, which collided with a further motorist. The sergeant was able to help remove his colleague from under the police vehicle, and paramedics took him to North Devon District Hospital for assessment. The Citroen C4 driver, a 77-year old female from Bideford, was physically uninjured but was taken to North Devon Hospital for observations as a precaution. Chief Superintendent Matt Lawler, Head of Specialist Operations for Devon and Cornwall Police said: “I obviously spoke to both officers shortly afterwards, and am so relieved to say they were not more seriously injured. “Both are now at home being supported by their families. “This was a truly frightening experience for everyone involved, especially for the officer who regained consciousness whilst still lying underneath his own police vehicle, and I pay tribute to the courage and focus of his sergeant in coming to his aid. “This highlights the dangerous role that our Roads Policing officers undertake every day on our behalf, and it’s obvious to say that this could easily have resulted in fatalities. “It is a challenging, complex, and risky task to police our fast roads, and we should all be thankful for the dedication shown by our roads policing officers”. The driver of the broken down vehicle was arrested at the scene on suspicion of driving under the influence of drugs, and investigations into the circumstances of the accident continue. Devon & Cornwall Police’s spokesperson confirmed that officers would also be investigating their reasons for being out during Covid lockdown. The spokesperson added: ‘The Force would like to thank members of the public for their patience during the road closure that was necessary to facilitate both the investigation and the recovery of multiple vehicles’. https://emergency-services.news/police-officer-recovering-after-being-knocked-unconcious-at-the-roadside/?fbclid=IwAR2aaSDBcUS8DeSXrgkXgVQ0TboV_Ed8myqdoA0fCrwfAacjkpOI3DxLfJw

Thank you to Essex Road Policing ( Stanway Police) for the cover at J25 Ipswich bound Marks Tey Essex whilst recovery of an accident vehicle last night. Remember behind blue and amber lights there's a family waiting for them to come home. Slow Down or Move Over Safely.

We have had some wet weather in Essex over the last month here's a few images of my fishing trips. Be safe out there

Thankfully no one was hurt and wasn't in the vehicle when it was struck by a HGV while fending-off on a straight piece of the A46 protecting a broken down vehicle. Look out and be aware of unprotected road operators working. Please Slow Down or Move Over Safely Behind these lights weather they are Blue or Amber. We all want to come home to our families www.slowdownmoveover.uk #drivesoothersurvive

Wishing everyone a Merry Christmas and a safe New Year! Thank you all for your support. www.slowdownmoveover.uk

This year has been a tough year with cancelled venues and a different way of doing things: Well Done to Paul Gregory and His team in creating this ( SDMO UK page 24/25 😉 ) Click on the link for the UK Tow Show interactive show guide https://www.yumpu.com/en/document/read/65013208/professional-recovery-tow-show-2020 enjoy @mushspeed

Still on here from the UK! Be safe out there

I was able to wait in a laybye down the road for about 45 minute for the Traffic Police to assist. They called me when they were on route and we discussed the best option. It worked like clock work and more safe than people trying to go round the police car when they are fending off.