Smart motorways branded death traps by Police Federation

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Smart motorways branded 'death traps' by Police Federation

A panel discussion at the Roads Policing Conference said that smart motorways were a danger to officers, the public and a drain on police resources.

Smart motorways panel unanimously condemned the scheme

Date - 31st January 2020
By - Chloe Livadeas

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National Vice-Chair of the Police Federation, Ché Donald, said smart motorways were a drain on police resources and a danger to officers. It was revealed by BBC Panorama this week that 38 people have been killed on smart motorways in...

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