MP’s demand smart motorway rollout to be stopped

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MPs want halt to smart motorway rollout over safety concerns - BBC News

Finally. I completely agree with this. Smart motorways are a complete waste of tax payer money. What a dumb idea. Billions stuffed into pockets of private companies, its a scandal.

[original PM]

I disagree.

[tazdevil]

I agree smart motorways are an expensive waste, as is HS2. Fix the none motorway network and stick an elevated Maglev railway down the centre of the M1 and M6 to improve transport options, and build Boris Island airport in the Thames estuary

[BlueSharp]

smart motorways are great.

[SeededLoaf]

4 lanes but everyone still hogs the outside 2 lanes

[Lockhouse]

I hate the things, bl**dy speed cameras everywhere.

[TwoWolves]

The problem with the motorways is that the left lane is full of slow-moving lorries and the next is full of lorries wanting to overtake their mate at 0.125 mph faster over the next five miles.

Leaving only one lane for everyone else.

Freight should go by rail.

[Troll]

The problem with the motorways is that the left lane is full of slow-moving lorries and the next is full of lorries wanting to overtake their mate at 0.125 mph faster over the next five miles.

Leaving only one lane for everyone else.

Freight should go by rail.

As seen on a lorry bumper sticker heading sarrf on the M6

If you don't like lorries, don't buy stuff

[Troll]

I hate the things, bl**dy speed cameras everywhere.

Soon to come with average speed checks and road pricing cameras

[BlueSharp]

4 lanes but everyone still hogs the outside 2 lanes

But as everyone is crawling along below 60 there is no reason not to drive in the first 2 as they are nice and clear and undertaking is fine in queuing traffic. The smart hard shoulder is great if your only jumping down one junction.