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by the general public has lost them vital time when they are on their way to an emergency.
Now they are asking people to be 'Road Safety Heroes' by considering the needs of the blue light services when they park.to remember that large vehicles need extra space to get through and reach an emergency, especially in congested narrow streets.
“We need to ask ourselves – ‘if I park here, could a vehicle the size of mine get through?’ Because if not, then a fire appliance almost certainly can’t. Every second counts when someone needs the help of the fire service. “Bad or careless parking can delay fire engines and emergency vehicles from reaching serious incidents in your area – this could endanger your life and the lives of your families, friends and neighbours.
“The positioning of parked cars could make the difference between the emergency services being able to save a life.”In narrow streets only park on one side of the roadDo not park too close to corners or traffic calming measuresAsk yourself: Could I get through this Space? If not, a fire engine probably couldn't either.
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