This petition was submitted during the 2015–2017 Conservative government

Rejected petition Abolish the 20mph speed limit (except near schools)

We feel the 20mph speed limit is a cash making scheme and puts the motorist at enormous pressure! Also it's very dangerous because you have to keep your eyes on your speedometer instead of the road is

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https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/177867

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