Transport for Greater Manchester is urging motorists to “be tram aware” when driving near the Metrolink by releasing footage of recent road traffic collisions on the network.
Between April and December 2022 there were 91 car collisions with trams, with most incidents caused by driver error on the motorist’s side.
Drivers are being asked to be more aware of their surroundings when sharing road space with trams, particularly at junctions and level crossings.
The footage of each of the three collisions released by TfGM today shows drivers of cars and heavy goods vehicles pulling ahead of oncoming trams before the tram driver can react.
Between April and December 2022 there were 91 car collisions with trams, with most incidents caused by driver error on the motorist’s side.
Drivers are being asked to be more aware of their surroundings when sharing road space with trams, particularly at junctions and level crossings.
The footage of each of the three collisions released by TfGM today shows drivers of cars and heavy goods vehicles pulling ahead of oncoming trams before the tram driver can react.
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