Urgent smart motorway warning after more than 50,000 Brits slapped with fines totalling 5.3MILLION for ignoring signs [Video]

BRIT drivers have been warned over ignoring a common road sign on smart motorways – which over 50,000 such incidents recorded since 2021.

New research reveals that 53,000 smart motorway users have been caught illegally entering or passing in a lane under a red X.

Over 50,000 drivers since 2021 have been caught breaking a crucial smart motorway ruleCredit: Alamy

Entering a lane with a red X above is forbiddenCredit: Highways Agency

Drivers can face fines of up to £100 and receive three penalty points for this offence.

In some cases, more severe penalties and even court appearances may occur.

Figures from IAM RoadSmart show that 4,393 incidents were recorded in 2021, 20,773 in 2022, and a staggering 28,231 in 2023.

Obeying red X signs is vital for safety on smart motorways, where the hard shoulder has been converted into a live running lane.

National Highways activate the closed lane signs when a stopped vehicle is detected in live lanes …