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ORR report backs up smart motorway safety claims

The Office of Road and Rail (ORR) has published a new report that backs up claims by National Highways that smart motorways are the safest roads in the country in terms of fatalities.

smart motorway 8 Sep
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Reduce motorway speeds in wet weather, say drivers

Seven-in-10 drivers would like lower motorway speed limits in wet weather, according to new research from the RAC.

safety and risk management 2 Aug
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Highways England to fast track smart motorway improvements

The pledge comes as Highways England report claims all lane running smart motorways – which have no hard shoulder – are safer than other major roads.

smart motorway 21 Apr
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Highways England launches “go left” safety campaign

Highways England has launched a new campaign advising drivers to “go left” if they break down on the motorway.

smart motorway 11 Mar
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MPs launch inquiry into Smart Motorway safety

The Transport Committee has launched an inquiry into the benefits and safety of Smart Motorways following numerous calls for them to be scrapped.

smart motorway 26 Feb
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PPC renews call for smart motorway ban following another collision

A police and crime commissioner (PCC) has renewed his call for a ban on smart motorways after a collision involving a car and a HGV took place in South Yorkshire.

smart motorway 17 Feb
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CPS considers Highways England charge for smart motorway death

A coroner has asked the CPS to consider a charge of corporate manslaughter for Highways England after a woman was killed on a stretch of smart motorway.

smart motorway 11 Feb
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Highways England may face manslaughter charge for smart motorway death

Highways England could be charged with manslaughter following the death of a 62-year-old woman on a stretch of smart motorway.

smart motorway 22 Dec
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Smart motorway plans ‘still leave drivers at risk’

GEM Motoring Assist has welcomed Government plans to improve the safety of smart motorways, but warned motorists still face being stranded in the road.

23 Mar
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Government outlines Smart Motorway action plan

The Government has announced a series of measures to improve the safety of Smart Motorways, following a review commissioned by Transport Secretary Grant Shapps.

12 Mar
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Smart Motorway deaths reach 38 in five years

The number of people killed on Smart Motorways has reached 38 in just five years, a BBC Panorama investigation uncovers.

27 Jan
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Two-thirds say hard shoulder removal compromises safety

Data for the RAC Report on Motoring also revealed six-in-10 drivers (59%) think the distance between SOS areas, at up to 1.6 miles (2.5km) apart, is too great.

29 Nov
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Is this the end for Smart Motorways?

The future of Smart Motorways could be short lived as Transport Secretary Grant Shapps has called for a review into their safety.

25 Oct
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Smart motorway training for roadside recovery industry

A training course has been launched by Highways England to help the roadside recovery industry operate safely on smart motorways.

12 Sep
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Hard shoulder causing confusion for UK drivers

Recent studies by Highways England has shown that the hard shoulder is causing confusion for UK drivers, says Kwik Fit.

5 Sep
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Cameras begin enforcing red ‘X’ signs with fines

Drivers who ignore lane closures on motorways marked with a red ‘X’ will face a £100 fine and three penalty points.

13 Jun
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Smart motorways are safe, says Highways England boss

Smart motorways are as safe as conventional ones, according to the latest data from Highways England, paving the way for a full roll out across the country.

4 Jun
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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
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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

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