Speed Limits: Urban Areas
Lords · Question HL4469 · Tabled 27 Jan 2025 · Department for Transport · Official record
Answered 10 Feb 2025
Question
Asked by Lord Wigley
To ask His Majesty's Government what consideration they have given to the reduction of the general speed limit from 30 miles per hour to 20 miles per hour in built-up residential areas in England.
Answer
Answered by Lord Hendy of Richmond Hill, 10 Feb 2025
There has not been any consideration given to reducing the general speed limit from 30 miles per hour to 20 miles per hour in built-up residential areas in England.It is for local authorities to decide where reduced speed limits will be effective on the r...