Speed Limits
Commons · Question 13804 · Tabled 29 Jun 2026 · Department for Transport · Official record
Answered 6 Jul 2026
Question
Asked by Jim Shannon
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what assessment she has made of the effectiveness of speed limit enforcement in reducing road accidents.
Answer
Answered by Lilian Greenwood, 6 Jul 2026
The Department recognises that excessive speed increases both the risk of collisions and the severity of their outcomes. Effective enforcement of speed limits can therefore play an important role in encouraging compliance and improving road safety. The De...