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Speed Limits: Rural Areas

Asked by Dr Ellie ChownsGreen PartyDepartment for TransportTabled Answered 2 September 2025UIN 69605

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, if she will review the default 60mph speed limit for rural roads.

Answered by Lilian Greenwood

The Government treats road safety seriously and is committed to reducing the numbers of those killed and injured on our roads. The Department for Transport is developing its Road Safety Strategy and measures to address speeding will be considered for inclusion within the strategy. The Government will set more details out in due course.

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