Couriers believe smart motorways are more dangerous than not taking enough rest, according to a survey.
The Courier Support Survey, conducted by Courier Exchange, found 40% of courier firms put smart motorways as the greatest risk to health and safety, followed by not enough rest on long journeys (37%) and excessive stress and workplace pressure (27%).
The results came after Tory leadership contender Rishi Sunak said he would ban new smart motorways from being built.
Sunak said: “Smart motorways are unpopular because they are unsafe.
“We need to listen to drivers, be on their side and stop with the pursuit of policies that go against common sense.”
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