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53,000 Drivers Ignore Smart Motorway Lane Closures

7/7/2025

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Over 53,000 drivers have flouted lane closure signs on smart motorways since 2021, according to IAM RoadSmart's alarming research. The charity is calling on the UK Government to reassess the safety of these roads, emphasizing the critical need for compliance with red X signs. With police now empowered to impose penalties, the urgency for change has never been clearer.

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Story summary

Over 53,000 drivers have flouted lane closure signs on smart motorways since 2021, according to IAM RoadSmart's alarming research. The charity is calling on the UK Government to reassess the safety of these roads, emphasizing the critical need for compliance with red X signs. With police now empowered to impose penalties, the urgency for change has never been clearer.