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<p>In March 2020, as part of the <a href="https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/936811/smart-motorway-safety-evidence-stocktake-and-action-plan.pdf"
target="_blank">Smart motorway safety evidence stocktake and action plan</a>, the
Transport Secretary committed an additional £5 million to communications campaigns
to further increase awareness and understanding of smart motorways.</p><p>In March
2021 National Highways launched a new national public information campaign, ‘Go left’,
to give drivers clear information about what to do in a breakdown.</p><p>Other public
information campaigns being delivered by National Highways include urging drivers
to adhere to Red X signals, to carry out tyre checks, to discourage tailgating and
advise drivers on the use of the emergency (eCall) system in newer cars and vans.</p><p>In
January 2022, National Highways launched a ‘Driving on Motorways’ hub on its website,
providing a central point for all its information on motorway driving, including smart
motorways. The hub was launched alongside a multimedia campaign, with content featured
reaching over 6 million listeners.</p>
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