Warning issued as police respond to reports of youths on M1 motorway near Leeds

Traffic officers have issued a warning after youths were reported to be walking on the M1 motorway.

By The Newsroom

Published 22nd Jul 2018, 13:23 BST

Updated 22nd Jul 2018, 14:47 BST

Highways England warned that police are currently responding to reports of youths on the M1 between Junction 39 and Junction 40, and that young people on the road is a 'massive problem' over the summer holidays every year.

A spokesman said: "M1 J39 to J40 #TrafficOfficers & Police are responding to reports of youths on motorway.

"Its a massive problem for us at this time of year. #SummerBreak Have a chat with your child about #Safety. Motorways are dangerous."

It's illegal for pedestrians to use the motorway at any time.

Just last week, police shared a video of a man walking his dog down the M62 - who got a stern telling off for his trouble.

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