An Open Letter to M1 J26-J28 Drivers

Work is currently under way to widen the motorway between these two junctions, both north and southbound. As part of this work a 50mph speed restriction is in place due to narrow lanes that allow the work to take place.

Could I please remind everyone (or inform, if you haven't realised already) that the outside lane is much narrower than the other 2 and to keep your vehicle in that lane if you choose to drive in it?

I have lost count of the number of vehicles (well, cars mostly as van drivers seem to be aware of the road they are taking up) that have nearly hit me from drifting towards the middle lane. That stretch of road is congested enough during rush hour: for God's sake don't add to it by causing a pile up.

So please folks, stop fiddling with your sat nav. Stop farting about with your car's onboard computer. Put the phone down and stop nattering into your hands free kit. Stop trying to read a god damned book while doing 50mph in a narrow busy lane (yes, I have seen someone doing this). Stop doing anything that takes your attention away from staying in the lane. It's not difficult.