Rejected petition Raise the national motorway speed limit from 70 mph to 80 mph.

We urge the Government to increase the motorway speed limit to 80 mph to improve traffic flow and reduce congestion. The current 70 mph limit was set decades ago and does not reflect modern vehicle safety standards, road conditions, or the realities of motorway drivin

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Many UK motorways have three or more lanes, designed to handle higher speeds safely. The current limit causes unnecessary congestion, as drivers bunch up and hesitate due to constant speed enforcement cameras. This leads to reduced attention on the road and, in some cases, even accidents.

Raising the speed limit to 80 mph would align the UK with other European countries, improve traffic efficiency, and reflect modern driving habits. It would also ensure that speed enforcement focuses on dangerous driving rather than penalizing safe, responsible motorists.

This change would make UK motorways safer, more efficient, and better suited to modern vehicles and driving conditions.

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You may wish to sign these petitions which call for similar action:

Increase the UK national speed limits
https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/701098

Launch a review into increasing speed limits on motorways and dual carriageways
https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/702636

Increase speed limit from 70 mph to 90 mph on motorways.
https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/713108

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Date submitted 31 January 2025
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