I wouldn't"t stop on the Eastern Road. The only place I can think even halfway safe to stop is the Milton Road. Before the Harvester is impossible without stopping traffic. But get that far and you're virtually there.
I think he was an idiot making a point trying to score points with the plebs that don't understand his religion. I hope his warning was a final written at least.
I don't care who they are or what their religion is it should not interfere with them doing their paid for job. If it does then they should find another job.