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Grimsby Docks to Peterborough road

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The A16 is an important road in the United Kingdom, connecting Lincolnshire to the North East coast. It stretches from Grimsby to Spalding, passing through the cities of Boston, Louth and Skegness, and is part of the larger European route E16.

The road has a rich history, beginning its life as part of the Great North Road, the main route between London and Scotland's Borders, dating from Anglo-Saxon times. Remains from various other periods along its route, such as areas of Roman Road, can still be seen today.

Nowadays, the A16 serves as an important link for tourism and business in the region, and as such is one of the busiest roads in the UK. It is particularly busy during peak holiday times and weekends, particularly in the summer months, when traffic flows reach and add to the already congested area.

The safety stats for the A16 are fairly impressive, considering its amount of traffic. Although it had one of the highest numbers of fatal and serious injury accidents in Lincolnshire in 2008, most of the incidents reported involved rural roads rather than the A16 itself. There have been a few accidents reported on the A16, but in general it is relatively safe.


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Please remember that it is against the law to use your mobile phone, tablet or any electronic device without a hands-free kit whilst driving. If you're caught by the police using any device that can send or receive data whilst driving or riding a motorcyle you'll get an automatic fixed penalty notice, 6 points on your licence and a fine of £200. A court could also disqualify you from driving.

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