Drivers who drove through closed lanes on the M60 near Sale while highway workers cleaned up fuel and oil on the carriageway have been reported, police have said.
Greater Manchester Police (GMP) said that following a collision on the M60 near Sale Water Park earlier this month, two lanes were closed to allow emergency services and highway workers to deal with fuel and oil on the carriageway.
Despite the Red X closures being in place, GMP claimed "numerous motorists" drove along the closed lanes, therefore putting the workers "at risk".
GMP added that two further drivers were reported to have used the hard shoulder to bypass traffic.
Police have said officers recorded the vehicle registrations and the drivers suspected of committing offences have been reported and "can expect correspondence".
GMP said: "A Red X is not a suggestion, it means the lane is closed.
"Please respect motorway lane closures and help keep emergency workers and road users safe."
What is the penalty for ignoring a Red X on the motorway?
According to National Highways, it is illegal to ignore a Red X sign, stating: "The Red X sign is key to supporting safety on motorways.
"It tells you when a lane is closed, helping any drivers and their passengers who may have got into difficulty.
"It also provides a safe place to work and incident access for the emergency services, recovery operators and our road workers.
"Most drivers respect the Red X signal. But those who don’t put themselves and other road users at real risk."
National Highways goes on to warn that those found flouting the lane closure could receive a fixed penalty of up to £100 and three points, and in some cases more severe penalties or a court appearance.
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