RNLI Crews are bound by the highway code like every other motorist on the road.

When our pagers are activated we have no indication of how serious the situation is. It could be a call to tow a broken down vessel, or a more urgent call to rescue a small child from imminent danger.

It is imperative that we get to the lifeboat as quickly as possible as every minute does count. You can help by following some of these suggestions:

(a) All RNLI crews carry yellow placards to display in their car windows (see below). One is purposely written in reverse so you can read it in your mirror.

(b) We can also use our headlights to let you know of our presence, so if you do see a car coming behind you with its head lights flashing, please do not assume it is a joy rider, but maybe consider it could be one of us on the way to a rescue.

(c) If you do see a RNLI Crewmember in a car behind you displaying their 'boards', then when it is safe to do so, indicate and pull in, or slow down and let them past.

(d) Due to UK legislation we are not allowed to use sirens, blue lights or green lights as we are not designated as 'Rescue Personnel' until we are at the boathouse.

Please remember - Every Minute Counts!