PROSE - Rear-Facing Red Lamps Consultation

In October 2023 the tyre and rescue and recovery industry were granted permission to use rear-facing red flashing lamps, after a campaign of approximately 35 years. Operating protocols have been drafted and approved in principle by the Professional Recovery Operators Safety Executive (PROSE) which includes NTDA, IVR, National Highways, NPCC and NFCC and UKRO. The same principles on red flashing lamp use go across the board, for all agencies that have permission to use them, such as Police and National Highways, to make their use the most effective. PROSE is seeking your views on the protocol and some of the processes contained within it.

1. Would it help if there was a facility to apply for block vehicle special order (VSO) applications (i.e. more than 1 vehicle)?

1. Would it help if there was a facility to apply for block vehicle special order (VSO) applications (i.e. more than 1 vehicle)? Yes No Don't know
2. There is a requirement for the company to apply for the VSO, should the company be a company that is approved to NHSS17/17B or REACT standards?

2. There is a requirement for the company to apply for the VSO, should the company be a company that is approved to NHSS17/17B or REACT standards? Yes No Don't know
3. The new warning beacon protocol suggests that the decision to use red lamps is down to the individual's dynamic risk assessment in your opinion is this the correct procedure?

3. The new warning beacon protocol suggests that the decision to use red lamps is down to the individual's dynamic risk assessment in your opinion is this the correct procedure? Yes No
4. The new protocol says that red lamps can only be used in conjunction with orange flashing beacons do you think that the protocol makes this clear?

4. The new protocol says that red lamps can only be used in conjunction with orange flashing beacons do you think that the protocol makes this clear? Yes No
5. Does the protocol make it clear that red lights may only be used when stationary?

5. Does the protocol make it clear that red lights may only be used when stationary? Yes No
6. The protocol makes it clear that red lamps should not be used at every single breakdown do you agree with this? If no please specify why.

6. The protocol makes it clear that red lamps should not be used at every single breakdown do you agree with this? If no please specify why. Yes No - If no please specify why No - If no please specify why
7. Should the misuse of red lamps have some sort of legal penalty imposed on the individual operating the lights?

7. Should the misuse of red lamps have some sort of legal penalty imposed on the individual operating the lights? Yes No Don't know
8. The protocol states that red lamp use and the reason for use, has to be recorded through the Apex system used by rescue and recovery or by another means (in line with other agencies who use flashing red lamps). Does your company have the availability of a recording process?

8. The protocol states that red lamp use and the reason for use, has to be recorded through the Apex system used by rescue and recovery or by another means (in line with other agencies who use flashing red lamps). Does your company have the availability of a recording process? Yes No Don't know
9. Do you agree that minimum training standards should be applied before a technican is approved to use red lights?

9. Do you agree that minimum training standards should be applied before a technican is approved to use red lights? Yes No
10. Every technician must be suitably trained, should the record of training be accessible on the roadside through the appropriate licensing/ID card scheme?

10. Every technician must be suitably trained, should the record of training be accessible on the roadside through the appropriate licensing/ID card scheme? Yes No Don't know
11. Training consistent with the overview provided will be made available through the respective training schemes REACT and NHSS17/17B, would it be beneficial if an update was available through an online or similar type course?

11. Training consistent with the overview provided will be made available through the respective training schemes REACT and NHSS17/17B, would it be beneficial if an update was available through an online or similar type course? Yes No
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