Police find lost private hire driver STOPPED in live dual carriageway lane to check sat nav
- Perry Richardson
- Jul 14
- 1 min read
A private hire driver has been reported by Staffordshire Police after stopping in a live lane on the A50 to check their sat nav.
According to the force’s Roads Unit, the vehicle was causing a hazard as other road users were forced to take evasive action to avoid a collision. The incident also led to unnecessary tailbacks along the dual carriageway.
Officers said the driver had come to a stop in a live lane because they were lost. The decision to halt the vehicle in such a dangerous location has led to the driver being reported for summons.
Staffordshire Police reminded motorists that stopping on a live carriageway poses a serious safety risk and should be avoided in all circumstances.
A Staffordshire Police Roads Unit spokesperson said: “If you’re lost please don’t stop in a live lane of a dual carriageway to sort the Sat Nav.
“Unlike this private hire driver we came across on the A50 where other cars had swerving out the way to avoid a collision & also causing unnecessary tail backs. Driver reported for summons.”
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