The latest high-tech developments in motorway warning information have been recently unveiled in the West Midlands on the M42 on 36 existing signs over the 11 mile ‘Active Traffic Management’ stretch of motorway. The five different types of pictograms will help warn drivers of dangers ahead including accidents, congestion, snow/ice, high winds or an increased skid risk.

The Active  The National Traffic Control Centre is operated by the Highways Agency. The facility monitors the flow of traffic on England’s busy motorways, as well as providing the latest information on accidents and delays to the public and media alike. Live information from the National Traffic Control Centre is fed direct to the Traffic England website, which gives live traffic information 24 hours a day. Access to the site, at www.trafficengland.com, is free to all. Traffic Management scheme allows motorists to drive on the hard shoulder during busy periods.