New motorway cameras will issue automatic £100 fines to drivers who ignore signs.
Anybody who ignores the “red X” signs on the motorway and continues to drive in these lanes will face the penalty as police can now issue fines without having to spot drivers committing an offence, as was previously the case.
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Almost 100 smart motorway cameras will be upgraded to enable automatic detection of vehicles breaching red X rules by September.
National Highways said: “By the end of September 2022 drivers will almost always be able to see a sign informing them of the distance to the next place to stop in an emergency.”
The Government agency also said the upgraded cameras are designed to increase compliance with the red X.
This will help to ensure the safety of drivers and their passengers in difficulty, or road workers and emergency services who need a safe space to work.
Smart motorways without a hard shoulder have been developed to create more space on busiest roads – improving the flow of freight around the county and ensuring people can get where they need to be as quickly and reliably as possible.
