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Highways maintenance van dangerous driving
Sent to National Highways less than a minute later. FixMyStreet ref: 4548564.
I was overtaking a highways maintenance van, when the van suddenly swerved into my lane without indication. I had to take evasive action and fortunately there was no car passing me on the right. This was an extremely near miss and I was barely able to keep control of the car. I was extremely shaken.
Being in shock I slowed and eventually the van overtook me. I observed the van for a while and noticed continued swerving within their lane. I later passed the van and observed the driver using their phone.
This took place on the M1 going north at approximately 7.30pm. Registration NL20 0PN. Please can you ensure the driver does not endanger the lives of other road users again?
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