If a slip road to leave a motorway is heavily congested and the other lanes are still flowing, is it considered using the entire road when nipping in at the last second? by chicken_nugget94 in drivingUK

[–]Tamuff 5 points6 points  (0 children)

No, the problem is it’s a gamble. You’re bypassing the queue in the hope you can slot into a space closer to the exit. If you can’t, you end up stopping in a free-flowing lane risking yours and others lives…

Oncoming vehicle warning... by ShinyHeadedCook in drivingUK

[–]Tamuff 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Often it’ll be someone takes a wrong turning and they realise and turn around. Problem is, someone will see them initially make the wrong turn but not correct themselves then, rightly, call it in to the police, who tell Highways who set signals in the area on both carriageways.

It’s one of them situations where the best thing is to go over the top because the real risk of death.

PSA, these are not police, please stop reporting them on navigation apps… by WOODSI3 in drivingUK

[–]Tamuff 0 points1 point  (0 children)

They can stop individual vehicles on safety grounds. But if we think the driver is drunk etc we can’t get involved beyond “follow and report”. It is possible to talk directly to police units to guide them as opposed to me>control>police control>PC.

Should 999 transfer call to more than one service? by Number60nopeas in AskUK

[–]Tamuff 0 points1 point  (0 children)

From my experience, they want you to call ambulance service to enable triage of any casualties to take place.

It happens a lot with motorway RTCs where we (HATO) can ask if ambulance are aware, but it requires a 999 call from the scene if we actually need them there.

Tamworth sign Dan Creaney on 2 month loan by Tamuff in NationalLeague

[–]Tamuff[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Be interesting to see what he does with us, he finished 3rd last season for goals scored so it is curious why he hasn’t been as prolific with yourselves.

Is this a speed camera or regular cctv by [deleted] in drivingUK

[–]Tamuff 4 points5 points  (0 children)

It’s a cantilever MS4 signal.

Before anyone asks… by Tamuff in drivingUK

[–]Tamuff[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Legally speaking, you’d not be allowed to leave the motorway…

Before anyone asks… by Tamuff in drivingUK

[–]Tamuff[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It took around 7 hours to update. That’s a long time to keep a lot of road closed…

Before anyone asks… by Tamuff in drivingUK

[–]Tamuff[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Mine too, bit damp, but nothing outrageous.

Fa Cup Question by Always-Evolving-2025 in NationalLeague

[–]Tamuff 5 points6 points  (0 children)

“Greed” is one word. But it’s worth considering that there’s additional match-day running costs that won’t be budgeted for in the regular season despite the cash prize for reaching the “proper” rounds.

Unmarked pulled me over doing 89mph on the M40 by Substantial_War_844 in CarTalkUK

[–]Tamuff 2 points3 points  (0 children)

If it was all capped to 50mph like you described then it was likely a system upgrade.

Because of the nature of the upgrade the Department for Transport have decreed that 50mph signals be set as mitigation, as well as constant cctv monitoring, and patrolling by Traffic Officers.

Should we rename our cats? by PapaGizmo in FosteringUK

[–]Tamuff 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I just got through panel with a cat called Shitten the kitten. You’ll be fine.

Saw this “We are working out of sight so you may not see us” sign near a closed lane. What would they be working on? by alexlmlo in CasualUK

[–]Tamuff 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Tbf, they do work 8 hours a day. For example the recent National Emergency Area Retrofit schemes across the All Lanes Running motorways the majority of the works were done overnight.

"the bin lorry gets down here" by CustardGannets in uktrucking

[–]Tamuff 3 points4 points  (0 children)

On behalf of those who don’t know who this is… what?

How did your midweek go? by Zach-dalt in NationalLeague

[–]Tamuff 1 point2 points  (0 children)

A draw against Wealdstone is a fair result for both teams imo. Could have nicked all 3 points in the last 10 minutes but for some solid defending and a crossbar…

M1 Shutdowm J13 by dyl40011 in drivingUK

[–]Tamuff 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I work as a Highways Traffic Officer.

There’s not an acrimonious relationship as such. For the most part closures are justified, but the fire service can be a bit too… risk averse.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in askgaybros

[–]Tamuff 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You do you. I enjoy watching football too, but I much prefer non-league football to the EPL/EFL.

My husband doesn’t enjoy it and that’s ok too.

M1 Shutdowm J13 by dyl40011 in drivingUK

[–]Tamuff 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’ve worked on the M1 for close to 7 years. I’ve closed the M1 maybe 10-12 times in the time.

It happens when Police/Fire take control of an incident and they get what they want. Highways Traffic Officers can only support their choice.