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The 70mph limit was introduced in 1965 which is looking out of date due to the huge advances in safety, equipment and motoring technologies.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.
Increasing the speed from 70mph to at least 90mph, will shorten journey times and increase economic benefits and growth.
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Top gear on speed cameras
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Top gear on stopping distances
Top gear on speed cameras
http://youtu.be/KGkKDaYd3Mo
Top gear on stopping distances
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.