Motorways

Scenic views are also the cause of many arguments in the car

Motorists would rather take the scenic route than the fastest

Motorway.

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The M42.

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Claire Mercer, founder of Smart Motorways Kill, launched a one-day exhibition at Rotherham Titans Rugby Club to highlight the support to bring back the hard shoulder.

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Thick plumes of black smoke covered the area after the car caught fire -Credit:Rick Bache/Facebook

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J2 of the M32 in Eastville, Bristol.

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Senior Coroner, Anne Pember, said: “I believe that, if the hard shoulder had been available for the broken down vehicle to pull into, it’s quite possible that David Levett would not have died.”

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The RAC is warning of traffic jams over Easter weekend

Motorway roadworks to avoid this Easter as RAC issues warning

Video grab as secret police video footage captures “selfish” drivers using their phones as they speed along major motorways.

Lorry driver barely touches steering wheel as he’s caught taking photo

The mum- of-one now drives a 14ft high, 16.5m long, 44 tonne, 16 wheeled tipper truck along Britain's motorways, delivering sand and gravel to building sites and quarries for 60 hours a week.

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