Motorway speed limit to increase to 80mph. 30/09/11
The government is expected to announce it's intention to increase the speed limit on motorways to 80mph next week at the Conservative Party conference.
The Transport Secretary Philip Hammond claims that the higher speed limit will shorten journey times and help boost the economy. Mr Hammond has been pushing for the higher limit for several months, but has faced strong resistance from Liberal Democrat ministers.
There are some concerns however that the increase will encourage drivers to drive at higher speeds and cause more road accident casualties.
Road safety charity Brake are against the increase, and commented that “The government should be looking to reduce the number of deaths and injuries on our roads not putting forward proposals which are likely to increase them”.
Britain currently has some of the safest roads in the EU, with a lower speed limit than most other european countries.
In an effort to minimise opposition to the new higher limit on safety grounds, the government is also proposing to expand the use of 20mph zones in urban areas.
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