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Speed Limits

Commons · Question 24705 · Tabled 28 Aug 2026 · Department for Transport · Official record

Answered 7 Sep 2026

Question

Asked by James MacCleary

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, if her Department has considered implementing a 40mph speed limit on unmarked single carriageways.

Answer

Answered by Justin Madders, 7 Sep 2026

The Department for Transport keeps speed limit policy under review as part of its wider road safety work. As set out in the Road Safety Strategy published on 7 January 2026, the Department for Transport is currently updating the Setting Local Speed Limits...