Question for Trafpol ref hard shoulder

[towman]

Why do motorists get pulled onto the Motorway hard shoulder? We all know this is one of the most dangerous parts of the motorway. Given that most cars have a rear facing matrix, how about a "follow me" sign to the nearest exit?

[cortinaman]

ive often wondered about that too......i got pulled on the m25 between the st albans and south mimms junctions (south mimms was only about a mile further on) yet even though i jestured to the officer that i would pull off at the exit (for his safety as well as my own) he jestured back that he wanted me to stop there and then......which i did think quite strange considering the terrible accidents that happen.

saying that,the bib that stopped me was a top man and let me off with a warning for my 'slight' lapse.

[Streetcop]

Convenience....unavailablity of junctions....problems with the other driver not understanding your intentions/speaking English...

Oh and we've always done it...(which usually isn't a very good reason at all... )

Street

[GreenV8S]

If the police car is in front, I guess the person following would have a good chance to peel off and evade the police if they were lead through any junctions? On the motorway itself there is really nowhere else to go.