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FORUM Lorry parking
LORRYPARKINGREQUIREMENTSS atisfactory Lorry parking facilities will meetthe following criteria:mMust not obstruct the highway;mMust have safe exit from and access tothe highway;mSurface must bear the axle, steering andbraking loads;mArea must be of shape and size tominimise manoeuvring to park;mMinimum nuisance or hazard to thirdparties;mMust be sufficient parking space whenrequired;mMust be on or close to arterial route (tominimise transit times, fuel consumptionand environmental impact);mProvide for drivers personal needs (foodquality/quantity, toilet, showers);mProvide for operators needs (security,fuel and basic service needs and cost);mBe economically viable for privateoperation (or subsidised from public fundsif benefits so justify ( of RTRA 1984));mProvide a segregated area for hazardousvehicles;mSimple payment method (so as to avoidexorbitant fines/clamping). parking facilities are needed to accommodatethe following and, of course, any one sitemay meet more than one of these needs:mThe home depot facilities;mFor the 45 minute stop on route;mFor the overnight stop, or other longerstop, on route;mFor vehicles delayed by route closure ( , shuttle, accident, congestion etc.)
RECOMMENDATIONS FROM THE FORUM That Government look at this problem urgently and work with the business sector and Local Authorities to resolve it. That the present important study of supply and demand for Truck Stops and the services which they provide is
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