Drivers who flout 'red X' lane closures on smart motorways are now facing an automatic £100 fine.
Improved safety cameras are able to detect vehicles ignoring the X and police could potentially issue fines without having to spot drivers in the act. Almost 100 smart motorway cameras will be upgraded to enable automatic detection of vehicles breaching red X rules by September, National Highways has said today.
There will also be more signs giving the distance to the next place to stop in the event of a mechanical problem or emergency. National Highways said the cameras upgrade is designed to increase compliance with the red X, helping to ensure the safety of drivers and their passengers in difficulty, or road workers and emergency services who need a safe space to work.
