The hole acts as a window into the processes of daily life. During the work itself, the hole acts as a window into the processes of daily life. We're not meant to see the pipes which bring water to our homes or internet to our phones, but the roadworker exposes the inner-workings of discrete societal infrastructure. When the roadworker themselves enters the hole, we're being allowed to see society itself being maintained.
Tim Cruddas challenged a 130 fine from Kingston Council for driving in a bus lane during roadworks. The council twice rejected his appeal, but an independent adjudicator overturned the fine.