Written Question·Department for Transport·UIN 69605

Speed Limits: Rural Areas

Tabled: 21 July 2025
Answered: 2 September 2025

Question

Dr Ellie Chowns

Green PartyNorth Herefordshire

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, if she will review the default 60mph speed limit for rural roads.

Answer

Lilian Greenwood
The Government treats road safety seriously and is committed to reducing the numbers of those killed and injured on our roads. The Department for Transport is developing its Road Safety Strategy and measures to address speeding will be considered for incl...

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