Overview

• Over 80% of drivers witness hazardous behaviours such as middle-lane hogging, tailgating and mobile phone use on UK motorways.
• Three-quarters of respondents encountered lane closure signs with no actual incident while two-thirds saw congestion warnings lacking any clear cause.
• More than half of AA members reported unexpected traffic jams without prior warnings, underlining unreliable signage.
• One in five motorists rated motorway conditions as poor, highlighting potholes, litter and surface deterioration.
• National Highways data revealed an 18% increase in motorway closures in 2024, intensifying pressure for infrastructure upgrades and stricter enforcement.