Department For Transport

Councils across the West Midlands are set to be given new powers, which could see spy cars unleashed onto the roads.

Footage has been released to ITV News showing the moment a man frantically waves a carrier bag to alert drivers his vehicle has broken down on a smart motorway.

The Department for Transport (DfT) has awarded Cumbria County Council £358,000 to design, develop and consult on new active travel routes.