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The 70MPH Speed Limit is ancient an outdated.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
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.