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Greater than a thousand protesters drive 30mph down the A1 in North East over hovering gasoline prices

Greater than a thousand protesters prompted site visitors chaos by driving 30mph down the A1 as drivers took a stand towards hovering fuel costs.

The ‘go gradual’ protest noticed a gentle convoy of automobiles crawl at round 30mph on the A1 throughout Friday rush hour. Setting off from Stannington Providers at 3.30pm, the convoy headed in direction of Wetherby Providers the place they met one other convoy heading in the other way earlier than turning again.

Durham Constabulary warned drivers to not drive on the onerous shoulder to get previous the stream of autos reminding drivers that until they’re in an emergency scenario, or directed by police it is an offence. Images from the protest confirmed a gentle stream of autos some with indicators saying ‘Gas protest’.

Jay Garside, 45, from Newcastle, is the founding father of the automotive fanatic group, Summer time Insanity, which organised the demonstration. He stated he is been blown away by the response from individuals who have all come collectively for a united trigger.

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