‘Two-second rule’ campaign launched by National Highways
March 10, 2022
National Highways have launched a new campaign to tackle the issue of tailgating, a factor in around 1 in 8 crashes on England’s motorways. Read More
New equipment cuts time taken to move stranded vehicles to safety
February 18, 2022
National Highways has invested £200,000 in new equipment and training to help cut the time taken to move a stranded vehicle to safety on motorways. Read More
New campaign launched to urge drivers to gain a better understanding of smart motorways
February 3, 2022
Two TV presenters are working with National Highways to produce helpful, practical videos featuring advice and information about using smart motorways. Read More
Government delays rollout of further all-lane smart motorways in response to Transport Committee report
January 12, 2022
The implementation of new ‘all-lane running’ smart motorways has been paused while the safety of the initiative is assessed, the government has said. Read More
Quality assurance of all lane running motorway data published
September 14, 2021
The Office of Rail and Road (ORR) has released a report, following an independent review of the data concerning the safety of all lane running motorways. Read More
ORR Report finds that smart motorways are the safest roads in the country
September 10, 2021
Report by the ORR supports National Highway’s findings that smart motorways are the safest roads in the country. Read More
Whistleblower claims smart motorway system failure
September 2, 2021
It’s been claimed that computer systems controlling signs on smart motorways crashed three times in four days, meaning signs across hundreds of miles of motorway could not be changed. Read More
How safe are smart motorways? Only 48% of motorists say they know how to use them
January 25, 2021
Inquiry in 2019 M1 deaths says smart motorways carry ‘an ongoing risk of future deaths’. Read More
£5m campaign to educate the public announced as smart motorway findings are published
March 12, 2020
The development and implementation of smart motorways will continue but there are 18 key recommendations for the future including abolishing dynamic hard shoulders, increasing the deployment of Stopped Vehicle Detection and an immediate review of emergency refuge provision. Read More
Motorway safety: Are smart motorways smart enough for accidents?
April 25, 2019
Police and emergency services have criticised smart motorways, despite a number of benefits, saying they do not help fulfil their duty efficiently. Read More
