24 Drivers to Face Prosecution After Driving Wrong Way on M54
Police have confirmed 24 drivers will be prosecuted for driving the wrong way down the M54 motorway following a crash.
M54 Shut at Junction 1 After Collision
The motorway was closed at Junction 1 today (Saturday) to let officers safely deal with a road traffic collision. Despite clear closure signs, multiple motorists ignored warnings and drove against the flow of traffic.
Staffordshire Police Hit Out at Dangerous Drivers
“During the closure, 24 drivers made the dangerous decision to drive the wrong way down the motorway. All 24 will be prosecuted,” Staffordshire Police said on X (formerly Twitter).
The force warned that wrong-way driving on a motorway is a serious hazard, endangering not just those drivers but other road users and emergency crews working at the scene.
The M54 has now reopened to traffic.
