I’m an industry partner.
Together, we can make roadsides safer for everyone.
There is no excuse for roadworker abuse.
Roadworkers keep our roads moving. They repair, maintain and improve the network so that people and businesses can get where they need to go. But every day, roadworkers face abuse, intimidation and dangerous driving from members of the public.
As an industry partner, you can play an important role in changing attitudes, supporting your workforce and helping make roadworks safer for everyone.
Why get involved?
Roadworker abuse isn’t just unpleasant; it can have a lasting impact on people’s wellbeing and can put lives at risk. By getting involved in the No Excuse for Roadworker Abuse campaign, you can:
- Show your support for roadworkers and make it clear that abuse is never acceptable.
- Help raise awareness of the risks roadworkers face at the roadside.
- Support your employees and contractors by giving them practical resources and guidance.
- Promote safer behaviour among road users and the wider public.
- Help create industry-wide change by joining a collective voice against abuse.
- Demonstrate your commitment to the safety, wellbeing and dignity of the people working on our roads.
Who should get involved?
Every organisation connected to the road network has a role to play. The campaign is for organisations including:
- Highway and road authorities
- Road maintenance and construction companies
- Traffic management companies
- Utilities and infrastructure providers
- Civil engineering and contracting businesses
- Vehicle and equipment manufacturers
- Supply chain and logistics businesses
- Professional and trade bodies
- Training providers
- Industry partners and suppliers
- Organisations that employ, manage or work alongside roadworkers
Whether you employ thousands of people or operate as a small business, your voice matters.
How to support your roadworkers.
Supporting roadworkers starts with making sure they know they are not alone.
- Talk about abuseMake roadworker abuse part of your regular conversations about health, safety and wellbeing. Encourage your teams to speak up about incidents and make sure they know where to go for support.
- Make it clear: there is no excuseReinforce a simple message across your organisation: Abuse, intimidation and dangerous driving towards roadworkers are never acceptable.
- Give your teams the tools to respondMake sure roadworkers know what to do if they experience abuse or threatening behaviour, including how to report incidents and access support.
- Use your channels to raise awarenessHelp spread the campaign by sharing messages across your:
- Websites
- Social media channels
- Internal communications
- Staff newsletters
- Sites and depots
- Vehicles and equipment
- Training materials
- Events and industry meetings
- Lead by examplePromote respectful and safe behaviour throughout your organisation, whether you're working at the roadside, driving through roadworks or interacting with the public.
- Stand with the industryYour organisation can help build a stronger collective voice by publicly supporting the campaign and encouraging your partners, suppliers and customers to do the same.
Small actions from businesses across the industry can make a big difference.
