Police warn public against tampering with road closure signs near Harrington
Police say official traffic signs have been repeatedly moved
Northamptonshire Police are urging the public not to interfere with road closure signage following several incidents near Harrington related to the A14 eastbound closure.
The overnight closure is active from Monday to Friday, 8 pm to 6 am, until May, and has resulted in increased traffic diverting through Harrington.
Police report that official traffic signs have been repeatedly moved from their correct positions, creating significant hazards for road users.
Kettering Neighbourhood Policing Team emphasizes that tampering with road signage is a criminal offence under the Road Traffic Act 1991 and Highways Act 1980, carrying penalties including fines or imprisonment.
Kettering Neighbourhood Policing Sergeant Oliver Quinlan commented:
“Road signs are positioned carefully to maximize safety and visibility. Moving them may appear harmless to those responsible. However, it not only undermines the diversion in place, but their actions are also putting the lives of road users at risk.
Reducing the number of people who are killed or seriously injured on our roads continues to be a priority for the Force and we will continue to take robust action against anyone who is found to be tampering with traffic management equipment to help ensure people get to their destination safely.”