Motorway traffic cameras have been upgraded
18 October 2021
National Highways, formerly Highways England, have upgraded England’s traffic cameras on motorways to recognise drivers using closed lanes and has warned that offenders could face a £100 fine and three penalty points on their licence.
England’s motorways host more than 1,500 traffic cameras operated by National Highways which have been in place for almost 30 years.
National Highways tweeted, "There's no eXcuse – don't ignore the red X.
"It's illegal to drive in a red X lane and motorway cameras can now automatically detect drivers who flout the law.
“You could receive a £100 fine and get three points on your licence.”
The move comes after The Daily Mail newspaper reported that an investigation found 112 cameras of the 804 on smart motorways were to be broken, unusable or pointing away from the road. The investigation was conducted on September 17 2021 by a journalist working undercover for National Highways at a regional control centre in South Mimms, Hertfordshire.
As it stands, there are around 375 miles of smart motorway in England and 300 more miles are scheduled to be completed by 2025.
In response to the investigation, National Highways chief executive Nick Harris said, “If there is a problem with any one part of the system, other parts are activated to help keep traffic moving safely.
“Our traffic officers work around the clock, every day of the year to help drivers and deal with incidents. We are, however, investigating these allegations as a matter of urgency.”
At Marshall Minibus, safety is our top priority, and we are always keen to share the latest news about road safety. We are pleased to see National Highways taking action to improve the enforcement of safe driving behaviour.
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