Drivers advised on 'safest response' if emergency alert happens on the road

Drivers advised on 'safest response' if emergency alert happens on the road

On Sunday, September 7, the UK government is testing the nation’s emergency alert system by sending out a notification at around 3pm. It will cause affected phones to emit a loud, siren-like noise for around 10 seconds and vibrate as a message is displayed on the phone screen with instructions on what the alert is about and the next steps people should take.

Because this is a test, people will not need to react to the notification and will be able to dismiss it. However, drivers need to be cautious as the normal rules of the road still apply during the test.

Road safety expert Sarah Jenkins explained that drivers on the road who dismiss the alert themselves risk a £200 fine and other severe penalties. The My Ca