Petition
Reinstate 40mph on Birmingham roads
Rejected
10 signatures
What the petition asks
The changes have led to longer journey times for the public. These roads were designed for higher speeds, and altering speed limits has not shown a clear effect on crash or fatality rates, as most incidents result from human error regardless of speed or vehicle type.
The Government should urgently reinstate the 40mph speed limit as the current lower limits are causing significant traffic congestion and longer journey times, impacting daily commuters and local businesses. These roads were designed for higher speeds, and reducing limits hasn’t effectively improved safety, since most accidents result from human error rather than speed. Restoring 40mph would improve traffic flow, reduce delays, and enhance overall road efficiency.
Why it was rejected
It was about a matter for a local council or devolved government, not the UK Government or Parliament.
Timeline
| 30 Oct 2025 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 28 Nov 2025 | Rejected by the Petitions Committee |
Key facts
Signatures
10
Status
Rejected
Rejected
28 Nov 2025
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 27 Aug 2026.