What does the Free Recovery sign (UK) actually mean?
When travelling in the UK, I often see this sign when there are roadworks:
This results in a few questions:
What does this exactly mean and are there specific reasons when is used?
Where will you be recovered to?
Does this replace breakdown cover?
Best Answer
The signs are shown in places where a broken down car would create traffic problems or danger. So people responsible for road traffic would rather pay out to take you to a safe place rather than you staying there. They would also rather pay out to take you to a safe place rather than you getting out of your car, trying to fix whatever problem you have, and getting hit by a car.
"Free recovery" will take your car to the nearest safe place, which can be reached safely by someone who can fix your car. Which is your responsibility, and which you pay for (unless you have some kind of insurance covering it).
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National recovery (also known as 'unlimited tow' or 'relay') means we'll tow your vehicle anywhere in the UK if you break down. That means you can always get to any garage, back home or to your destination, no matter how far away you are. We'll also take you and up to 8 passengers with us.What do highways England do?
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