The Shortcut Myth: Why Drivers Keep Putting Lives at Risk The latest data from National Highways paints a disturbing picture of driver behavior on England's motorways and A roads.
Over 400 incidents have been reported this year in which drivers deliberately entered closed off roadworks areas to avoid queues or diversions, prioritizing their own convenience over the safety of others.
This trend has been building for years. National Highways' data shows a steady increase in deliberate incursions into restricted roadwork areas.