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Rule 279<\/h2>\n

If anything falls from your vehicle (or any other vehicle) on to the road, stop and retrieve it only if it is safe to do so.<\/p>\n

Rule 280<\/h2>\n

Motorways.<\/strong> On a motorway do not try to remove the obstruction yourself. Stop at the next emergency telephone and call the Highways Agency or the police.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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