53,000+ UK drivers fined £100 each for ignoring red X signs on smart motorways since 2021.

53,000+ drivers have been fined £100 each for ignoring red X signs on UK smart motorways since 2021. Charity IAM RoadSmart revealed this data, highlighting the dangers of closed lanes, such as stranded vehicles or emergency services needing access. Authorities have begun enforcing these rules with cameras on motorways, leading to a tenfold increase in penalties.