Instances of vehicles being driven in the wrong direction on England's motorways surged to nearly 900 in the past year, a 13% rise, alarming figures revealed.<br /><br />Motoring groups, concerned by this rise in dangerous driving errors often attributed to excessive reliance on satnav devices, and also drunken drivers.<br /><br />National Highways data disclosed that reports of "oncoming vehicles" on motorways reached 872 up to 19 June, 102 more than the prior year. This information stemmed from reports of wrong-way driving sent to National Highways' regional operations centres.<br /><br />Jo Shiner, lead of the National Police Chiefs’ Council for road policing, emphasised the need for alertness while driving. "Minimise distractions and focus on safety signs and information," she urged.