Guidelines for driving in the event of serious incidents on the Øresund bridge
Here you can read about the guidelines you should be aware of when, as a driver of a heavy vehicle, you encounter a serious incident on the Øresund link.
Blocking the road in the event of serious incidents
As a driver of heavy vehicles, you can play a major role in traffic incidents on the Øresund Bridge, among other places. Using your vehicle to block a lane can be crucial in determining how other drivers react, and in creating clarity for other road users.
Suitable situations:
Car fires
Serious accidents
Important information:
Place your vehicle at an appropriate distance from the scene of the accident, depending on the extent of the incident and the current weather conditions
Once you have positioned your vehicle it may be difficult to move it
Block the road in a way that allows emergency vehicles to pass
How to correctly use the zipper merge technique
As a driver of a heavy vehicle, you can apply the zipper merge technique during traffic queues on the bridge. This helps by showing other drivers how to act in a stressful traffic situation.
When all drivers are acting correctly, queues are shorter and the overall situation becomes less stressful.
A less stressful traffic situation means a lower risk of incidents and accidents.
Watch a short video from the Danish Vejdirektoratet illustrating correct application of the zipper merge technique. You will find the 45 second video on their Youtube channel.