Be prepared for holiday traffic

22 June 2012

Plan ahead for an easier journey – that’s the message Derby and Derbyshire Road Safety Partnership is sending to motorists during the summer holiday season.

Partnership chairman Mike Ashworth said: “At this time of year lots of holidaymakers will be using motorways and trunk roads to travel outside their own region.

“The Highways Agency - which is a member of the road safety partnership – is responsible for managing these roads and it offers motorists a range of services designed to make journey planning easier.”

Mike added: “We’re encouraging holidaymakers to take the stress out of long and unfamiliar journeys by taking advantage of what the Highways Agency has to offer.

“We’re also recommending that holidaymakers check their car battery, oil, tyres and lights before setting off.”

For real-time traffic information, you can:

•visit the Highways Agency website - www.highways.gov.uk/traffic (opens in a new window) or www.highways.gov.uk/mobile (opens in a new window) if using a mobile

•check one of the Highways Agency’s  regional Twitter feeds – visit www.highways.gov.uk/twitter (opens in a new window) for the full index

•use the Highways Agency’s free iPhone app which is free to download

•call the Highways Agency Information Line on 0300 123 5000

•check one of the Highways Agency’s digital information screens – these are available at most motorway service stations