Petition · Department for Transport
Ban 20mph speed limits with limited exceptions
Closed
6,574 signatures
What the petition asks
We believe anti car sentiment has become rife and 20mph speed limits are becoming commonplace in many towns and villages which just slows traffic and causes more congestion. There should be a national policy so 20mph limits are only used as the exception, e.g outside schools.
Because we believe that we are becoming a society where we are ever more controlled rather than punishing those that do not follow the standard 30mph speed limit. Instead of punishing dangerous driving we inconvenience everyone.
Timeline
| 24 Oct 2025 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 24 Apr 2026 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
6,574
Status
Closed
Department
Department for Transport
Opened
24 Oct 2025
Closed
24 Apr 2026
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 27 Jul 2026.