Petition · past parliament
Increase the Speed Limit on motorways between 11pm and 6am to 80 mph for cars.
Closed
35 signatures
What the petition asks
During the night the motorway network is used less. Vehicles are now much better equipped with safety features to travel faster. Increasing the speed limit at night will encourage more travelling at this time and less congestion during the day. It would promote quicker and safer travelling at night.
The National Speed Limit of 70mph on motorways was first introduced on a trial basis in 1965 and became permanent in 1967. The current 70mph limit has now been in place for over 50 years.
Timeline
| 3 Nov 2017 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 3 May 2018 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
35
Status
Closed
Opened
3 Nov 2017
Closed
3 May 2018
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.