Motorcyclists are being sliced in two by wire rope barriers
Now this is scary. These barriers, designed only for narrow central medians on rural roads, are all over the place in Ireland, even on motorways. They were probably chosen because they were cheaper than the old style corrugated steel ones, or the more modern solid concrete barriers. While they are very effective in preventing cars crossing into oncoming traffic, motorcyclists don’t come off so lightly. In New Zealand, where they’re also used, they’ve acquired the name “cheese cutters” after a 22 year old was sliced in two when he hit one at speed.
The UK were looking at deploying them but the Institute of Advanced Motorists, who were originally lobbying for them (probably because they were better than nothing) are now coming out against them. Maybe someone should have a word with the RSA here in Ireland before someone here is killed or maimed…
UK motorcyclists saved from being sliced in two by wire rope barriers – Autoblog
By gary | 29. Dec 2007 | Miscellaneous | No Comments »