Written Question·Department for Transport·UIN 13804

Speed Limits

Tabled: 29 June 2026

Answered: 6 July 2026

Question

Jim Shannon

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what assessment she has made of the effectiveness of speed limit enforcement in reducing road accidents.

Answer

Lilian Greenwood

The Department recognises that excessive speed increases both the risk of collisions and the severity of their outcomes. Effective enforcement of speed limits can therefore play an important role in encouraging compliance and improving road safety. The De...

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