On the roads of Orne, heavy goods vehicles blocking traffic

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In its update on the current situation, the Orne prefecture indicates that “on the A28, traffic is blocked in both directions of traffic. In the South-North direction, 3 kilometers of traffic jams have formed. The frost makes traffic dangerous, if not impossible, particularly on the Gacé slope which is particularly steep and icy.”

Heavy goods vehicles in total violation

Heavy goods vehicles have found themselves jackknifed and blocking traffic. These heavy goods vehicles were traveling in contravention of the prefectural ban order. The lifting and towing machines are at work but working in very difficult conditions.

Consequently, the prefect has decided to prohibit by prefectural decree the circulation of any vehicle on the A28 between exit 15 (Sées) and exit 17 (Orbec) in both directions of traffic for an indefinite period at this stage. Users already involved are encouraged to exit the motorway as soon as they can and as much as possible at the Sées (South-North direction) and Orbec (North-South direction) exits.

A fine of 135 euros for truck drivers in violation

Truck drivers who use the department's roads in violation of prefectural decrees will be duly fined €135 and will be held criminally or civilly liable in the event of a bodily or material accident.

The prefect of Orne renews and strengthens the traffic ban measures until
noon, Friday, November 22.
• The circulation of any vehicle is prohibited on the A28 between exit 15 (Sées) and the exit
17 (Orbec) in both directions of traffic.
• The circulation of school transport in Orne is prohibited by prefectural decree, in
consultation with the Regional Council.
• The circulation of heavy goods vehicles over 7.5 tonnes is prohibited throughout the
road network. Exceptions remain in a limited number of cases (tow trucks,
milk collection, transport of live animals, etc.).
• The circulation of public transport is prohibited by prefectural decree, in
consultation with communities.
• The circulation of any vehicle is prohibited in forest areas due to
risk of falling trees.

In total, 163 rescue interventions to person were carried out by the SDIS including 30 road accidentswithout seriousness, in connection with the current meteorological episode 57 tree falls.

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