Those involved in the transportation of high value products, which could be considered vulnerable to theft, should be aware of the higher risk or hijack due to the nature of their load. In the event of the threat of physical or verbal assault due to a confrontation or a potential confrontation occurring, Staff are advised to avoid such situations and return to their vehicles or other place considered safe at the earliest opportunity. Contact should be made with the relevant emergency services, and their line manager who are then advised to contact the security department.
Lone and Night Workers
Drivers working at night or alone when making a delivery, where there is a risk to personal safety, should contact their base location for advice. Should you have genuine concern regarding the safety and security of yourself, or the load, you should leave the area and report the facts to your traffic office.
Requests to pull over and stop
If you are requested to stop by a uniformed Police officer or a Vehicle Operator Services Agency (VOSA) Officer, you must satisfy yourself as to their identity before you get out of your vehicle.
If there is any doubt as to their identity it is advisable to:
Keep the Vehicle locked
Display the Vulnerable load notice to the officers who should comply
If requested, driving documents and relevant work documentation should also be displayed at the window
In the event the driver is required to follow the officer(s) to a Police station or other location, you should satisfy yourself that the site they are attending is authentic.
If you are in any doubt advice your traffic office who will assess the situation and if required contact the security department.
IF HIJACKED OR THREATENED WITH IMMEDIATE, UNLAWFUL PERSONAL VIOLENCE, DRIVERS ARE ADVISED NOT TO OFFER RESISTANCE AT RISK TO THEMSELVES.
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