Friday 12 June 2009

Highways Agency removes ghost bike on 'road safety' grounds

A swift follow-up to the story of the A23 ghost bike.

On Tuesday, the Highways Agency took it away, claiming it was a health and safety hazard as it would potentially distract drivers along the busy road.

Whereas gigantic roadside posters advertising everything from 4X4s to alcohol are not remotely distracting.