Road safety

Driving safely: understanding red X signals

Have you noticed the red X signal when driving on motorways? It’s there for your safety and it’s illegal to ignore it.

Driving on motorways

How to drive safely and legally on England’s motorways

Vehicle checks

Most breakdowns are avoidable, and simple vehicle checks can help you have a safer journey. Check your tyres, fuel, oil and water.

Travelling in severe weather

Find out how to make your journeys as smooth and safe as possible, and what we’re doing to help you.

eCall

Short for emergency call system – eCall is a safety feature in most newer vehicles which connects to emergency services when activated.

Check your tyres

Setting out safely for your holiday or day trip - find out how to check your vehicle.

Breakdowns

Knowing what to do in an emergency or breakdown will help keep you and others safe and make you feel more confident when you travel on England's motorways.

Bikers

Our experienced bikers are on standby to chat about the enjoyment, the thrill and riding safely too.

Driving safely: understanding red X signals

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