Now the AA says drivers should avoid stopping on smart motorways over safety fears

Now the AA says drivers should AVOID stopping on smart motorways over safety fears… even if their car tyres are shredded Edmund King told of the ‘horrific’ distress calls from drivers who break down  His comments came as probe into the safety of smart motorways began Mr King added it was a ‘scandal’ that some … Read more

Now the AA says drivers should avoid stopping on smart motorways over safety fears

Now the AA says drivers should AVOID stopping on smart motorways over safety fears… even if their car tyres are shredded Edmund King told of the ‘horrific’ distress calls from drivers who break down  His comments came as probe into the safety of smart motorways began Mr King added it was a ‘scandal’ that some … Read more

Motorcyclist demands smart motorways are ditched after suffering horrific accident on M6

A biker has blamed smart motorways for a life-changing accident which left him with horrific injuries including one of his legs needing to be rebuilt. Jack Gallowtree, 33, said his nightmare crash unfolded as he travelled on the M6 southbound from Manchester on April 26. The Wolverhampton model and tattooist’s motorbike started to suddenly lose … Read more

Motorcyclist demands smart motorways are ditched after suffering horrific accident on M6

A biker has blamed smart motorways for a life-changing accident which left him with horrific injuries including one of his legs needing to be rebuilt. Jack Gallowtree, 33, said his nightmare crash unfolded as he travelled on the M6 southbound from Manchester on April 26. The Wolverhampton model and tattooist’s motorbike started to suddenly lose … Read more

UK paves the way for hands-free driving on motorways by end of 2021

Drivers in Britain could be legally allowed to take their hands off the wheel to check their emails or read a newspaper in cars fitted with the latest technology ‘by the end of this year’, the Government has confirmed today. In a statement issued by the Department for Transport, it said the first types of … Read more

UK paves the way for hands-free driving on motorways by end of 2021

Drivers in Britain could be legally allowed to take their hands off the wheel to check their emails or read a newspaper in cars fitted with the latest technology ‘by the end of this year’, the Government has confirmed today. In a statement issued by the Department for Transport, it said the first types of … Read more

More electric car charging points will be installed on motorways

Is motorway electric car charging about to become MUCH better? Transport Minister to enforce new rules to make them more reliable and accessible Currently one firm dominates charging points on UK motorways  Transport Minister Rachel Maclean says this will change soon Anyone with a contactless card will be able to use the points   By Grace … Read more

Coroner issues latest smart motorways warning after teenager died in M1 crash

Coroner issues latest smart motorways warning after teenager who died in M1 crash became fifth fatality in two years Assistant coroner has called for urgent action after 19-year-old died in M1 crash  Zahid Ahmed hit by a lorry at 56mph in a broken-down car on smart motorway Detective said teenager would not have died if … Read more

Coroner issues latest smart motorways warning after teenager died in M1 crash

Coroner issues latest smart motorways warning after teenager who died in M1 crash became fifth fatality in two years Assistant coroner has called for urgent action after 19-year-old died in M1 crash  Zahid Ahmed hit by a lorry at 56mph in a broken-down car on smart motorway Detective said teenager would not have died if … Read more

PAUL THOMAS on… ‘smart’ motorways

PAUL THOMAS on… ‘smart’ motorways By Paul Thomas For The Daily Mail Published: 02:05 GMT, 25 February 2021 | Updated: 02:05 GMT, 25 February 2021 Advertisement To order a print of this Paul Thomas cartoon or one by Pugh, visit Mailpictures.newsprints.co.uk or call 0191 6030 178. Share or comment on this article: