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Smart motorway red ‘X’ signs ignored by almost one in four

Almost one quarter (23%) of drivers have driven in a lane on smart motorway closed by the red ‘X’ sign in the past year, RAC research suggests.

8 Mar

Smart motorway rules and PUWER regulations explained by FTA

The FTA looks at the latest issues to affect vans and trucks, with a Q&A from Eamonn Brennan

Legislation 5 Sep

Call for graduated licence as learner drivers take to the motorways

Nearly one in ten (8%) drivers avoid motorways for at least six months after passing their test.

4 Jun

Two thirds of motorists ‘concerned’ about the safety of smart motorways

In the survey from GEM Motoring Assist, the main concern expressed by 51% of respondents was of breaking down with no access to a hard shoulder.

29 May

AA seeks ‘smart’ motorway guidance in Highway Code

The AA is pressuring Government to update the Highway Code to include advice on All Lane Running motorways.

20 Dec

Highway Code needs updating to reflect ‘smart’ motorway design

The AA has written to Road Safety Minister Jesse Norman MP to seek “life-saving changes” to the Highway Code.

15 Dec

Drivers need more help to understand smart motorways, says Transport Focus

Drivers need more help to understand smart motorways, says independent watchdog Transport Focus.

29 Sep

Alphabet's drivers guide to smart motorways

Alphabet has released a drivers guide to smart motorways, highlighting signage and speed limits for unsure drivers.

Legislation 20 Sep

Cheshire’s new smart motorway safety barrier nears completion

The Highways England scheme between junction 16 at Crewe and junction 19 at Knutsford will see the hard shoulder converted to a permanent extra lane.

10 Aug

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Highways England trials new-look ‘orange’ smart motorway emergency area

The first of a new-style smart motorway emergency refuge area (ERA) is being trialled on the M3 in Surrey.

17 Jul

Construction of a fourth M3 lane complete

The main construction of a fourth lane on the M3 in Surrey and Hampshire has been completed.

3 Jul

Confusion reigns over the correct use of emergency refuge areas

Driver education crucial as more motorway hard shoulder running introduced.

13 Jun

Highways England considers 60mph limit for M1

A 60mph speed limit could be introduced on the M1 to improve air quality in Sheffield, according to reports.

23 Jan

Government addresses FTA's all-lane running concerns

The Freight Transport Association (FTA) is pleased its concerns about management and signalling on smart motorways have been addressed in the Government’s response to a Transport Select Committee report.

12 Dec

Government defends road safety record of all lane running

Converting the hard shoulder into a running lane does not present an unacceptable level of risk, the Government has claimed.

29 Sep

Hard-shoulder running on ‘smart’ motorways needs re-think, says AA

Eight out of 10 drivers think that removal of hard-shoulders on so-called ‘smart’ motorways has made them more dangerous, according to an AA Populus poll.

26 Sep

M62 conversion to smart motorway 'saves' drivers 30 minutes a week

New figures from Highways England have suggested that drivers are saving up to 30 minutes a week since the introduction of the M62 smart motorway.

14 Apr

Safety record of all-lane running on motorways to be investigated

MPs have launched an enquiry into ‘all-lane running’ to evaluate its effectiveness in managing capacity and congestion, and its impact on road safety.

30 Nov

First phase of Wakefield smart motorway to go live

Drivers will be able to use an extra lane on a section of the M1 near Wakefield from Saturday, December 5, ahead of a new smart motorway going live.

25 Nov

Legal powers to be offered to regions to transform transport

'Smart motorways' make sense for Northern Ireland, says FTA

The implementation of 'Smart Motorways' in Northern Ireland would make economic, environmental and safety sense, according to the FTA.

4 Sep

smart motorway - Page 3

Smart motorway red ‘X’ signs ignored by almost one in four

Smart motorway rules and PUWER regulations explained by FTA

Call for graduated licence as learner drivers take to the motorways

Two thirds of motorists ‘concerned’ about the safety of smart motorways

AA seeks ‘smart’ motorway guidance in Highway Code

Highway Code needs updating to reflect ‘smart’ motorway design

Drivers need more help to understand smart motorways, says Transport Focus

Alphabet's drivers guide to smart motorways

Cheshire’s new smart motorway safety barrier nears completion

Highways England trials new-look ‘orange’ smart motorway emergency area

Construction of a fourth M3 lane complete

Confusion reigns over the correct use of emergency refuge areas

Highways England considers 60mph limit for M1

Government addresses FTA's all-lane running concerns

Government defends road safety record of all lane running

Hard-shoulder running on ‘smart’ motorways needs re-think, says AA

M62 conversion to smart motorway 'saves' drivers 30 minutes a week

Safety record of all-lane running on motorways to be investigated

First phase of Wakefield smart motorway to go live

'Smart motorways' make sense for Northern Ireland, says FTA

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smart motorway - Page 3

Smart motorway red ‘X’ signs ignored by almost one in four

Smart motorway rules and PUWER regulations explained by FTA

Call for graduated licence as learner drivers take to the motorways

Two thirds of motorists ‘concerned’ about the safety of smart motorways

AA seeks ‘smart’ motorway guidance in Highway Code

Highway Code needs updating to reflect ‘smart’ motorway design

Drivers need more help to understand smart motorways, says Transport Focus

Alphabet's drivers guide to smart motorways

Cheshire’s new smart motorway safety barrier nears completion

Highways England trials new-look ‘orange’ smart motorway emergency area

Construction of a fourth M3 lane complete

Confusion reigns over the correct use of emergency refuge areas

Highways England considers 60mph limit for M1

Government addresses FTA's all-lane running concerns

Government defends road safety record of all lane running

Hard-shoulder running on ‘smart’ motorways needs re-think, says AA

M62 conversion to smart motorway 'saves' drivers 30 minutes a week

Safety record of all-lane running on motorways to be investigated

First phase of Wakefield smart motorway to go live

'Smart motorways' make sense for Northern Ireland, says FTA

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