Smart Motorways Face Serious Consequences for Ignoring Red X Signs Hundreds of drivers have been caught ignoring red X signs on smart motorways in recent years, resulting in significant fines and penalty points.
In some cases, these offenses have even led to full blown criminal convictions with fines exceeding £100,000.
The introduction of smart motorways aimed to improve road safety by providing real time information about lane closures due to accidents or maintenance work.