Petition · past parliament

Increase the speed limit from 70mph to at least 90mph.

Closed 39 signatures

What the petition asks

The 70mph limit was introduced in 1965 which is looking out of date due to the huge advances in safety, equipment and motoring technologies.

Increasing the speed from 70mph to at least 90mph, will shorten journey times and increase economic benefits and growth.
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Timeline

11 Aug 2015 Petition opened for signatures
11 Feb 2016 Closed to new signatures

Key facts

Signatures 39
Status Closed
Opened 11 Aug 2015
Closed 11 Feb 2016

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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.