Police have branded a manoeuvre at an M1 junction as “potentially lethal” after the driver got confused by satnav instructions.

https://twitter.com/roadpoliceBCH/status/979266455308062720

The Beds, Cambs and Herts Road Policing Unit was out on patrol on the M1 yesterday when they came across the incident.

Officers tweeted: “A414 Hemel junction with Junction 8 M1.

“Driver stopped in lane 2 in front of marked X5 when they realised the satnav said to go onto the M1, then proceeded to cross onto the verge.

“Potentially a lethal decision.

“Points and a fine to be issued.”