M8 Traffic

The M8 is a motorway that is located in Scotland. It stretches between Edinburgh and Greenock and passes Glasgow along the way. It is one of the most important motorways in Scotland, connecting some of the biggest cities in the country.

The M8 first opened in 1973 and is a part of the Greater Glasgow area. It is considered to be an important part of the economy and has seen significant investment to improve the road over the years. This motorway is popular for commuters, tourists and those travelling for business purposes.

In terms of safety statistics, the M8 motorway is generally considered to be a safe route. In terms of recorded accidents and fatalities, the motorway performs better than the national average and has seen a gradual decrease in the number of incidents since being opened.

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Please remember that it is against the law to use your mobile phone, tablet or any electronic device without a hands-free kit whilst driving.If you're caught by the police using any device that can send or receive data whilst driving or riding a motorcyle you'll get an automatic fixed penalty notice, 6 points on your licence and a fine of £200.A court could also disqualify you from driving.