Petition · Department for Transport

Increase speed limit from 70 mph to 90 mph on motorways.

Closed 101 signatures

What the petition asks

Please increase the speed limit on motorways.
We think cars are more stable and can handle 90 mph on the motorways. We think it’s unnecessary to go at 70 mph when the roads are empty and delay the journey.

Timeline

4 Mar 2025 Petition opened for signatures
4 Sep 2025 Closed to new signatures

Key facts

Signatures 101
Status Closed
Department Department for Transport
Opened 4 Mar 2025
Closed 4 Sep 2025

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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 13 Aug 2026.