Ten years of smart motorways without hard shoulders - RAC statement
RAC reacts to National Highways' plans for 52 new emergency refuge areas on the M25
RAC reacts to National Highways' plans for 52 new emergency refuge areas on the M25
Majority of drivers want to see hard shoulders restored, despite government objections over disruption and cost
Three-quarters who avoid driving in lane one fear encountering a stationary vehicle
Government faced with dilemma of continuing to roll out unpopular all-lane-running motorways or losing capacity by scrapping them. RAC believes there’s a credible third option
Most would like to see the standard 70mph speed limit on motorways reduced in wet weather to improve road safety and encourage better driving habits, RAC research has found.*
RAC research has found more than a fifth of motorists have driven in a lane closed by the red X sign in the past year, potentially putting lives at risk
Half of motorists are not familiar with emergency refuge areas on smart motorways, new figures from the RAC suggest