This morning heading west on 440 towards 40, there was a lot of congestion. Cars were backed up for several exits making the morning commute even slower. I saw blue lights flashing up at the Six Forks exit, so I knew that if I could just get past there, it would be smooth sailing.
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"Maybe if we both stare at this long enough, it will fix itself."
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Passing the exit, I saw what I had expected - a rush hour accident between two cars. The police were on the scene getting all the details sorted out. It was a minor accident, just a fender-bender. There was damage to both cars' bumpers and lights and glass on the road. Neither car was damaged to the point where the car was unable to be driven.
So, Raleigh Police Officers, why did you have to block a lane of traffic during rush hour on a busy highway? It was the RIGHT lane, with the shoulder just feet away. Could you not have directed the drivers to move their cars to the shoulder as you further investigated the accident?
This is constantly happening in Raleigh with our police. Accidents happen on busy roads, and busy roads often have side streets or shopping center parking lots less than 50 feet from where the incident occurred. Accidents happen during time periods of increased traffic, and all lanes are needed for use when there is increased traffic. Yet the Raleigh Police block lanes for these minor fender-benders.
By all means, when a vehicle cannot be moved or someone is injured I expect that the lane will be blocked. That's just common sense. But when someone taps the car in front of them, why does the police find it necessary to inconvenience everyone else?
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Ok, I'll let you block a lane for this.
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Use your brains. By blocking off a lane, you are disrupting traffic unnecessarily and creating an unsafe situation for yourselves and those who are involved in the accident. If you can move the cars and the people, DO IT.
Thanks for keeping us safe.
Sincerely,
cem
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