Petition · Department for Transport
Change the speed limit for single-carriageway rural roads from 60mph to 30mph
Closed
2,000 signatures
What the petition asks
Rural roads are the most dangerous roads for all kinds of driver and speed is the problem. A study of single-carriageway rural roads estimated that a 10% increase in average speed results in a 30% increase in fatal and serious crashes.
I think the fact that drivers can legally do 60mph is absolute negligence and shows a disregard for human life. Rural roads account for well over half of all fatal crashes. Cyclists, motorcyclists and car drivers are more than three times as likely to be killed per mile travelled on a rural road than an urban road.
Even if you are driving slowly, others may not be. I think this change is urgent.
Even if you are driving slowly, others may not be. I think this change is urgent.
Timeline
| 13 May 2025 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 13 Nov 2025 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
2,000
Status
Closed
Department
Department for Transport
Opened
13 May 2025
Closed
13 Nov 2025
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 31 Jul 2026.