Petition · past parliament
England Not to adopt the new 20mph Road speed limits in the future
Rejected
21 signatures
What the petition asks
Not to consider in changing the majority of 30mph roads in England to 20mph like in Wales.
The government must rule out in following Wales in there disastrous new 20 mph speed limit changes .
We're there are schools, hospitals we back 20mph.
But to blanket ban 30mph just for the sake of it we don't back.
20 mph driving increases air pollution when car drive in a low gear and cause congestion with also creates more pollution.
We're there are schools, hospitals we back 20mph.
But to blanket ban 30mph just for the sake of it we don't back.
20 mph driving increases air pollution when car drive in a low gear and cause congestion with also creates more pollution.
Why it was rejected
The UK Government or Parliament was already taking the action it asked for.
The Government has announced that it will be review guidance on 20mph speed limits in England.
Further information is available here:
https://www.gov.uk/government/news/government-announces-new-long-term-plan-to-back-drivers
Further information is available here:
https://www.gov.uk/government/news/government-announces-new-long-term-plan-to-back-drivers
Timeline
| 24 Sep 2023 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 5 Oct 2023 | Rejected by the Petitions Committee |
Key facts
Signatures
21
Status
Rejected
Rejected
5 Oct 2023
Follow this petition
Sign in to get an email when the government responds, a debate is scheduled or held, or the petition closes.
Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.