Smart Motorways

National Highways data is highlighting a scary increase in the number of reports of vehicles travelling the wrong way on UK motorways

Safety experts are warning that new 61ft lorries could pose a risk to motorcyclists when they hit the roads later this month

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.

As the government acknowledges the shortcomings of the Smart Motorway network and cancels further projects, is this the moment campaigners have been waiting for?

The Office of Rail and Road has stated that while the smart motorway network should meet safety targets, the systems are still below par

Leaked emails obtained by action group Smart Motorways Kill paint a worrying picture about the state of the UK smart motorway network

Findings from new research published by insurance company GoShorty suggests that new smart motorways are safer than conventional ones.

A new investigation conducted by ITV News Meridian has found that a number of emergency refuge areas on smart motorways are too short.

Data suggests that smart motorways can actually increase congestion, and even accidents, but the network continues to expand.

National Highways is woking on the Smart Motorways network, converting existing safety cameras to detect ‘Red X’ violations and adding signage around refuges areas

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

A Panorama investigation has highlighted the shortcomings of the UK's Smart Motorways, with one National Highways insider branding them a ‘lie’

The government is ‘pausing’ the smart motorway rollout and injecting £900m to ‘ensure drivers feel safe and confident’

A prominent supporter of All Lane Running Smart Motorways is now chief road safety advisor at National Highways

Grant Schapps could reverse smart motorway move – although it seems it's the economic impact that might have prompted it

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

Motorway drivers could receive an automatic £100 fine for flouting the red X above closed motorway lanes

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

The government has stated it will not be building anymore ALR Smart Motorway unless additional safety measures are in place

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!

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

The Highways England has launched a new consultation on proposed changes to the Highway Code – and you can have your say

The UK’s network of smart motorways is to be the subject of a parliamentary inquiry into their safety and effectiveness

The UK’s network of so-called smart motorways is coming under fire again from a coroner and now the police