14/08/23
National Highways data is highlighting a scary increase in the number of reports of vehicles travelling the wrong way on UK motorways
Smart Motorways
10/05/23
Safety experts are warning that new 61ft lorries could pose a risk to motorcyclists when they hit the roads later this month
20/04/23
New research from the RAC suggests that the majority of UK motorists would like to see the existing stretches of all-lane-running smart motorways reverted.
17/04/23
As the government acknowledges the shortcomings of the Smart Motorway network and cancels further projects, is this the moment campaigners have been waiting for?
22/12/22
The Office of Rail and Road has stated that while the smart motorway network should meet safety targets, the systems are still below par
02/12/22
Leaked emails obtained by action group Smart Motorways Kill paint a worrying picture about the state of the UK smart motorway network
18/11/22
Findings from new research published by insurance company GoShorty suggests that new smart motorways are safer than conventional ones.
19/10/22
A new investigation conducted by ITV News Meridian has found that a number of emergency refuge areas on smart motorways are too short.
11/07/22
Data suggests that smart motorways can actually increase congestion, and even accidents, but the network continues to expand.
13/05/22
National Highways is woking on the Smart Motorways network, converting existing safety cameras to detect ‘Red X’ violations and adding signage around refuges areas
17/03/22
A whistle-blower has lifted the lid on a catalogue of failings with smart motorway network, including one that failed to detect a fatal crash
18/01/22
A Panorama investigation has highlighted the shortcomings of the UK's Smart Motorways, with one National Highways insider branding them a ‘lie’
12/01/22
The government is ‘pausing’ the smart motorway rollout and injecting £900m to ‘ensure drivers feel safe and confident’
30/11/21
A prominent supporter of All Lane Running Smart Motorways is now chief road safety advisor at National Highways
04/11/21
Grant Schapps could reverse smart motorway move – although it seems it's the economic impact that might have prompted it
02/11/21
The UK's network of Smart Motorway ARL roads have come under fire this morning, with even the MP who helped to roll them out calling for a U-turn
18/10/21
Motorway drivers could receive an automatic £100 fine for flouting the red X above closed motorway lanes
18/05/21
A biker has called out so-called smart motorways after being involved in a crash that means he’ll have to learn to walk again
21/04/21
The government has stated it will not be building anymore ALR Smart Motorway unless additional safety measures are in place
09/04/21
Anyone surprised? 4500 people answered a web poll on smart motorways, with an overwhelming majority opposed to their use, and feel less safe using one!
11/03/21
The ‘Go Left!’ campaign from is to remind drivers that if they have a breakdown in a live lane they should seek refuge on the inside
03/03/21
The Highways England has launched a new consultation on proposed changes to the Highway Code – and you can have your say
01/03/21
The UK’s network of smart motorways is to be the subject of a parliamentary inquiry into their safety and effectiveness
25/01/21
The UK’s network of so-called smart motorways is coming under fire again from a coroner and now the police