Smart motorways - what it means and how to use them

Smart motorways are becoming increasingly common in England - using modern technology to help keep motorists moving.
A section of the M1 smart motorwayA section of the M1 smart motorway
A section of the M1 smart motorway

The M1 is one of the major UK routes where smart motorway technology has been introduced over the past year as the new format is rolled out across the country.