Smart Motorways
Experienced motorists have no trust in smar...
A new web poll on smart motorways from the UK’s largest independent road safety charity, IAM RoadSmart, has revealed that the majority of respondents (85
MPs to scrutinise future of smart motorways
The Transport Committee has launched a new inquiry into the safety of smart motorways. Smart motorways, which use variable speed limits and hard shoulder running
AA crews instructed not to stop on smart mo...
Following recent media coverage, the AA has confirmed its patrols are told not to stop on smart motorways – but says it is not alone
Smart motorways to be reviewed over safety ...
Transport Secretary, Grant Shapps, announced to MPs* that an urgent review into the safety concerns over smart motorways, and has called for recommendations to be
New look emergency areas planned for Yorksh...
Emergency areas on key Yorkshire motorways are being enhanced to make them more visible for drivers. The new look emergency areas have a bright orange
Recovery operators demand greater protectio...
Campaigners from the roadside recovery industry today claimed new government figures on motorway breakdowns have significantly bolstered the case for increased protections for roadside rescue
New style roadworks cut disruption for driv...
A new approach to motorway roadworks is reaping rewards for drivers. Highways England has changed the way it is working on two motorway upgrades –
Smart motorways will increase need for regu...
The growing number of smart motorways across the UK which rely on Advanced Traffic Management (ATMs) system cameras will increase the need for regular driver
MPs call for end to smart motorway rollout
The rollout of smart motorways – where the hard shoulder is converted into a fourth lane – should be stopped, a group of MPs says.
