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Scrap the variable speed limits as a traffic calming measure on the M25

Closed 82 signatures

What the petition asks

I feel the variable speed limits cause unnecessary traffic on the motorway, cause accidents and add extra stress to daily driving on the motorway, I understand when there is an accident or incident on the motorway it is necessary but used as a 'traffic calming' measure' doesn't work.
90% of the time driving on the m25 there is a 60mph 50 and 40 limit imposed where drives slow down under the gantry to around 30mph which causes drivers to brake and further down turns into stand still, once national speed limit is in place the traffic is clear. this is guaranteed in the same places, almost every day in peak hours.

Timeline

13 Sep 2017 Petition opened for signatures
13 Mar 2018 Closed to new signatures

Key facts

Signatures 82
Status Closed
Opened 13 Sep 2017
Closed 13 Mar 2018

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