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#16 Maccmike8

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Posted 11 March 2021 - 03:43 PM

Lethal. Nuf said.



#17 unburntfuelinthemorning

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Posted 29 March 2021 - 02:50 PM

Go left!  To the hard shoulder,

 

Oh ****!  It's not there anymore...



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Posted 29 September 2021 - 07:23 AM

RAC - Majority of drivers think all-lane-running smart motorways should be scrapped.
"Six in 10 drivers (62%) think that all-lane-running smart motorway schemes should be scrapped entirely and the hard shoulder reinstated, while retaining the technology that manages traffic flows and detects breakdowns, according to research carried out for the RAC Report on Motoring 2021.
The Government is therefore faced with a difficult choice between continuing to roll out unpopular all-lane-running motorways very much against drivers’ wishes or reinstating the hard shoulder, effectively creating three-lane ‘controlled motorways’ which would have the benefit of improved safety features but with less overall capacity.
The RAC, however, believes there’s a third option worth considering which provides increased capacity without adversely compromising safety. Rather than simply scrapping dynamic hard shoulder schemes, which only open the hard shoulder to traffic at busy times of the day, these schemes could be made the new standard as they still offer somewhere to stop away from live traffic in the event of a breakdown during quieter times, while still accommodating more traffic at busy times. They have also demonstrated very good levels of safety. What’s more, all the technology that’s been installed for all-lane-running would continue to be of valuable use, making dynamic hard shoulder schemes even safer.
Arguably, all that would be needed is to repaint the sold white hard shoulder line and potentially some additional gantry signs. We would also like to see the ‘red X’ closed-lane symbol illuminated whenever the hard shoulder is not being used as a running lane alongside variable message signs indicating the hard shoulder is for emergency use only so drivers clearly know it’s not in use. That way there is no confusion and anyone who has to stop due to a breakdown or incident is likely to be better protected.”
https://media.rac.co...crapped-3128388

 



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Posted 16 October 2021 - 08:49 PM

Went on holiday to Wales last year from Bedfordshire and went most of the way on the A5.  It took a bit longer but was far more pleasant than the M1.  I won't drive on these new motorways if I can avoid them.



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Posted 03 November 2021 - 10:11 AM

MPs call for five year delay in all-lane smart motorways.
"The introduction of "all-lane" smart motorways should be halted until their safety can be ensured, MPs have warned.
The schemes use the hard shoulder as a permanent live traffic lane to increase capacity - but critics say this has contributed to deaths on the roads.
In a report, the Commons' Transport Select Committee said there was not enough safety and economic data to justify continuing with the plans.
The Department for Transport said it would consider the recommendations."
https://www.bbc.co.u...ngland-59125133

 






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