M42 hard shoulder open to drivers

[Andyw]

You can just hear the sounds of smashing & crumpled cars......

[Harrysp]

Used it yesterday works well so I am happy traffic was free flowing at 8:30am.

[AtW]

Hard shoulder is open only when motorway is congested and overall speed limit gets changed to 50 mph. That said I think this experiment will only last until first major accident related to use of hard shoulder.

[Ardesco]

So about 2 weeks then ?

[Paddy]

I often use the hard the shoulder to turn around and go back if I miss a road junction. Never had any problems.

[Flubster]

I often use the hard the shoulder to turn around and go back if I miss a road junction. Never had any problems.

I find it a good place to have a quick nap or, if out with the family, somewhere to have a picnic. We're not stupid though..we always sit in front of the car though at night so we can see with the car's headlights.