Nicholas Lyes, IAM RoadSmart director of policy and standards, said: “Ignoring a red X sign on a smart motorway is dangerous because it risks a serious collision and, for this reason ...

According to data analysed by IAM RoadSmart, over 53,000 drivers have been caught ignoring the Red X signs on smart motorway routes. The numbers are increasing every year with 29,773 caught out ...

Motorists have been warned to expect a letter through their door if they ignore one important sign on the motorway. A red X sign will be put over a lane on a motorway when that lane is closed.

In the past, when a vehicle needed to merge back onto the motorway from an ERA, National Highways would activate a red 'X' symbol over the ... underscored that the sign has been used for an ...

Ignoring this sign on the motorway can lead to a £100 fine or points on your licenceCredit: GOV.UK When a crash or road accident has taken place on the motorway, a red X sign is often displayed ...

Nicholas Lyes, IAM RoadSmart director of policy and standards, said: “Ignoring a Red X sign on a smart motorway is dangerous because it risks a serious collision and for this reason, we welcome ...

If you've ever been driving along a motorway before, you've more than likely seen a sign showing a big red X above one or more lanes. While most drivers will know that this means that the lane in ...

IAM RoadSmart director of policy and standards Nicholas Lyes said: “Ignoring a red X sign on a smart motorway is dangerous because it risks a serious collision and, for this reason, we welcome ...

Driver tested positive for alcohol and was arrested." A red X sign is put over a lane on a motorway when that lane is closed. It is there for your safety and it is illegal to ignore it.

Previously, when a fixed vehicle wants to return to the motorway from an ERA, National Highways would put a red 'X' symbol in the closest ... organisation now puts a sign asking people driving ...