In addition to the fine, motorists could see three points added to their licence14:12, 03 May 2026Updated 14:18, 03 May 202625 motorists ignored the red X lane closure signs on the M6 on May 1Dozens of ‘impatient’ motorists are facing fines and penalty points for ‘putting lives at risk’ on the M6.Red X lane closure signs were ignored by 25 motorway drivers in Staffordshire on Friday, May 1.The Staffordshire Road Crime Team said the signs were ‘there for a reason’ and could be highlighting a number of hazards.These could include a stranded vehicle, an emergency service presence, highways workers, or debris in a lane.READ MORE: Thunderstorms expected to hit 22 UK counties today – full listREAD MORE: Jeremy Clarkson ‘finally owns up’ to hobby he ‘never dared speak of’ for fear of being ‘cancelled’Motorists who ignored the signs were now looking at a £100 fine and three points on their licence.Taking to social media to highlight the importance of ‘paying attention’, the team said: “When you drive under a Red X, you’re not just being impatient – you’re putting lives at risk.”People working on our roads deserve to go home safely at the end of their shift.”Smart motorways rely on drivers paying attention and doing the right thing.”Ignoring the signs isn’t clever, and it’s definitely not worth it.”This week we saw how quickly a stranded vehicle can turn into serious injuries in under five minutes of a breakdown.”Take a second. Slow down. Move over. Because someone’s life could depend on it.”To all those who were patient and stayed out of the lane closures, we thank you and acknowledge there have been a number of serious motorway incidents this week that caused delays.”We always try to open the road as quickly and safely as we can.”
‘Impatient’ M6 motorists now facing £100 fines as police say ‘it isn’t clever’
