Tech failures on UK motorways persistently cause safety issues, failing to meet reduction targets. National Highways is struggling to halve road-related fatalities, as highlighted by recent failures in smart motorway systems, notably affecting the M62 and M1. Even with mitigation measures, inadequate tech and budget constraints have exacerbated risks. Experts, including @AARoadwatch's Edmund King, criticize the removal of hard shoulders and call for reinstatement. Amid budgetary cutbacks, UK roads may stay perilous as government targets seem unlikely to meet efficacy demands.