Drivers may end up going the wrong way on divided carriageways for a variety of reasons, including:
🚘 Confusion about the road layout
🚘 Recklessly taking a shortcut
🚘 Police chase scenarios
🚘 Thrill-seeking
🚘 Impairment
🚘 Emergencies
🚘 Avoiding traffic
There are only a few proven and tested measures to reduce the risk of wrong-way driving, including:
➖ Enhanced signage and road markings, such as large “Do Not Enter” and “Wrong Way” signs.
➖ Reflective materials and LED warning systems to improve visibility, especially at night or in poor weather.
➖ Road design improvements to make wrong-way entry physically challenging.
➖ Intelligent traffic systems that detect wrong-way vehicles and alert both the driver and other motorists.
➖ Consistent enforcement to deter and address wrong-way driving incidents.
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