Research and analysis

Red flashing lamps: roadside rescue and recovery operators

Understanding the impact of the use of red flashing lamps by roadside rescue and recovery operators.

From:
Department for Transport
Published
28 March 2024

Documents

Use of red flashing lamps on roadside recovery vehicles: evidence review

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Use of red flashing lamps by road recovery operators: off-road trials and guidance

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Details

This research into the use of red flashing lamps on recovery vehicles in Great Britain was conducted in 2 phases.

The first phase focused on reviewing existing evidence and any new research or information on red flashing lamps.

The second phase covered:

  • the development of a ‘best practice’ guidance document on the use of vehicle warning lamps
  • assessment of the likely risks associated with the proliferation of warning lamps
  • off-road trials of rear-facing red flashing lamps on recovery vehicles

The research was carried out by TRL Limited on behalf of the Department for Transport. The findings will be used to develop future policy to support a decision on whether to extend the permitted use of red flashing lamps to roadside rescue and recovery vehicles.

Published 28 March 2024