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MPs call for halt to smart motorway projects

The construction of new all-lane running motorways should be paused until safety concerns are addressed, MPs and campaigners have said.

smart motorway 2 Nov

Most drivers want hard shoulder back on smart motorways

Jennifer Ledsham, partner at Plexus Law, explains the risks of no hard shoulders on smart motorways and says that drivers want them reinstated.

smart motorway 30 Sep

Majority of drivers want smart motorways to be scrapped

Almost two thirds of UK drivers said they want all lane running motorways to be scrapped, in a recent poll by the RAC.

smart motorway 15 Sep

ORR report backs up smart motorway safety claims

The Office of Road and Rail (ORR) has published a new report that backs up claims by National Highways that smart motorways are the safest roads in the country in terms of fatalities.

smart motorway 8 Sep

Reduce motorway speeds in wet weather, say drivers

Seven-in-10 drivers would like lower motorway speed limits in wet weather, according to new research from the RAC.

safety and risk management 2 Aug

Highways England to fast track smart motorway improvements

The pledge comes as Highways England report claims all lane running smart motorways – which have no hard shoulder – are safer than other major roads.

smart motorway 21 Apr

Highways England launches “go left” safety campaign

Highways England has launched a new campaign advising drivers to “go left” if they break down on the motorway.

smart motorway 11 Mar

MPs launch inquiry into Smart Motorway safety

The Transport Committee has launched an inquiry into the benefits and safety of Smart Motorways following numerous calls for them to be scrapped.

smart motorway 26 Feb

PPC renews call for smart motorway ban following another collision

A police and crime commissioner (PCC) has renewed his call for a ban on smart motorways after a collision involving a car and a HGV took place in South Yorkshire.

smart motorway 17 Feb

CPS considers Highways England charge for smart motorway death

A coroner has asked the CPS to consider a charge of corporate manslaughter for Highways England after a woman was killed on a stretch of smart motorway.

smart motorway 11 Feb

Highways England may face manslaughter charge for smart motorway death

Highways England could be charged with manslaughter following the death of a 62-year-old woman on a stretch of smart motorway.

smart motorway 22 Dec

Smart motorway plans ‘still leave drivers at risk’

GEM Motoring Assist has welcomed Government plans to improve the safety of smart motorways, but warned motorists still face being stranded in the road.

23 Mar

Government outlines Smart Motorway action plan

The Government has announced a series of measures to improve the safety of Smart Motorways, following a review commissioned by Transport Secretary Grant Shapps.

12 Mar

Smart Motorway deaths reach 38 in five years

The number of people killed on Smart Motorways has reached 38 in just five years, a BBC Panorama investigation uncovers.

27 Jan

Two-thirds say hard shoulder removal compromises safety

Data for the RAC Report on Motoring also revealed six-in-10 drivers (59%) think the distance between SOS areas, at up to 1.6 miles (2.5km) apart, is too great.

29 Nov

Is this the end for Smart Motorways?

The future of Smart Motorways could be short lived as Transport Secretary Grant Shapps has called for a review into their safety.

25 Oct

Smart motorway training for roadside recovery industry

A training course has been launched by Highways England to help the roadside recovery industry operate safely on smart motorways.

12 Sep

Hard shoulder causing confusion for UK drivers

Recent studies by Highways England has shown that the hard shoulder is causing confusion for UK drivers, says Kwik Fit.

5 Sep

Cameras begin enforcing red ‘X’ signs with fines

Drivers who ignore lane closures on motorways marked with a red ‘X’ will face a £100 fine and three penalty points.

13 Jun

Smart motorways are safe, says Highways England boss

Smart motorways are as safe as conventional ones, according to the latest data from Highways England, paving the way for a full roll out across the country.

4 Jun

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MPs call for halt to smart motorway projects

Most drivers want hard shoulder back on smart motorways

Majority of drivers want smart motorways to be scrapped

ORR report backs up smart motorway safety claims

Reduce motorway speeds in wet weather, say drivers

Highways England to fast track smart motorway improvements

Highways England launches “go left” safety campaign

MPs launch inquiry into Smart Motorway safety

PPC renews call for smart motorway ban following another collision

CPS considers Highways England charge for smart motorway death

Highways England may face manslaughter charge for smart motorway death

Smart motorway plans ‘still leave drivers at risk’

Government outlines Smart Motorway action plan

Smart Motorway deaths reach 38 in five years

Two-thirds say hard shoulder removal compromises safety

Is this the end for Smart Motorways?

Smart motorway training for roadside recovery industry

Hard shoulder causing confusion for UK drivers

Cameras begin enforcing red ‘X’ signs with fines

Smart motorways are safe, says Highways England boss

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smart motorway - Page 2

MPs call for halt to smart motorway projects

Most drivers want hard shoulder back on smart motorways

Majority of drivers want smart motorways to be scrapped

ORR report backs up smart motorway safety claims

Reduce motorway speeds in wet weather, say drivers

Highways England to fast track smart motorway improvements

Highways England launches “go left” safety campaign

MPs launch inquiry into Smart Motorway safety

PPC renews call for smart motorway ban following another collision

CPS considers Highways England charge for smart motorway death

Highways England may face manslaughter charge for smart motorway death

Smart motorway plans ‘still leave drivers at risk’

Government outlines Smart Motorway action plan

Smart Motorway deaths reach 38 in five years

Two-thirds say hard shoulder removal compromises safety

Is this the end for Smart Motorways?

Smart motorway training for roadside recovery industry

Hard shoulder causing confusion for UK drivers

Cameras begin enforcing red ‘X’ signs with fines

Smart motorways are safe, says Highways England boss

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