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Raise the speed limit at the M74 , M73 and M8 back to the original 70mph.

Rejected 18 signatures

What the petition asks

These roads were originally 70mph areas. The time it took to get to town was originally about 20minutes. Now that the speed limit has been decreased we are talking around the 45-50 minute mark depending on traffic conditions. I feel if we increase the limit there won't be as much traffic congestion.

Why it was rejected

It asked for something that is not the responsibility of the UK Government or Parliament.

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Timeline

8 Mar 2017 Petition opened for signatures
18 Mar 2017 Rejected by the Petitions Committee

Key facts

Signatures 18
Status Rejected
Rejected 18 Mar 2017

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