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Roadside memorials and floral tributes
Summary of Service
The practice of placing floral tributes at the scene of a road death incident by bereaved relatives and friends is growing.
While it is understandable that there is sometimes a need for bereaved relatives to visit the scene of an accident as part of the grieving process, there are serious road safety concerns over this practice. The locations of many road deaths, especially in rural locations, tend to be at places where it is not safe to stop and/or walk on the carriageway.
Details of Service
Floral tributes are usually allowed to remain for a period of not less than 14 days but generally not more than 30 days. The Highway Authority will arrange for collection and disposal within this period, with the bereaved being given the option of receiving the non-floral tributes which may be placed along with flowers.
Permanent memorials are not permitted within the highway because of road safety concerns.
Contact Details
By Post
Customer Care Unit
Wiltshire County Council
County Hall
Bythesea Road
Trowbridge
Wiltshire
BA14 8JN
By Email
customercare@wiltshire.gov.uk
By Telephone
01225 713000
By Fax
01225 713145
| A to Z Names | Roadside memorials and floral tributes, Roads - maintenance - structural surveys |
|---|---|
| Keywords | undefined |
| PID No. | 549 |
| IPSV Category | Road and pathway maintenance |
| Level 1 Name | Roadside memorials and floral tributes |
| IPSV ID | 214 |
