County Council Highway Officials are Backing a National Campaign Aimed at Preventing the Abuse of Road Workers
- Sep 4
- 1 min read
The Stamp it Out campaign, which originated in the transportation sector, hopes to raise awareness of the issue among the public and help remove the abuse that road workers receive every day. Research by the group found that 50% of those in public-facing roles face daily abuse, while 80% do not report it, thinking nothing will be done about it.
In Staffordshire, 216 incidents have been recorded over the last 12 months. These included cases where drivers ignored signs, drove through road closures, carried out dangerous maneuvers, and mounted pavements to squeeze past roadworks.
Of those 216 incidents, 34 were of abuse towards roadworkers, including threats of violence or attack.
Highways workers have begun to wear bodycams, and vehicles are fitted with dashcams to record any incidents. The recordings are then sent to the police for further investigation.
County Council Highway Officials are Backing a National Campaign Aimed at Preventing the Abuse of Road Workers - created 2.9.25
