Petition · past parliament
Increase the Motorway Speed Limit from 70MPH to 80MPH
Closed
74 signatures
What the petition asks
The 70MPH Speed Limit is ancient an outdated.
This Speed Limit was set before modern day anti-lock brakes and better braking systems
This Speed Limit was set before modern day anti-lock brakes and better braking systems
Independent surveys online, show that 70mph is not fast enough for a modern motorway
Timeline
| 4 Feb 2016 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 4 Aug 2016 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
74
Status
Closed
Opened
4 Feb 2016
Closed
4 Aug 2016
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.