MORE than 90 drivers caught ignoring a simple road sign in one day now face prosecution.
West Mercia Police has revealed that it issued a huge number of notices in a single day after drivers ignored a motorway sign.
Around 93 drivers were caught on the motorway ignoring the red X signs after a lane was closed due to a broken-down lorry.
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A spokesperson for West Mercia Police said: “Recently, our roads policing officers were dealing with a broken-down vehicle in a live motorway lane.
“The lane had been closed for safety, with red X signs informing motorists of the closure.
“Over a 30-minute period, 93 motorists were recorded on camera breaching the red X and driving into the closed lane, towards the hazard.
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“Every one of those drivers put themselves, police officers and other road users in real danger.
“Fortunately, no collisions or injuries occurred, but the potential consequences of ignoring a lane closure don’t bear thinking about.
“Those 93 drivers can now expect to receive a Notice of Intended Prosecution, if they haven’t done so already.”
