Majority in Norwich oppose raising motorway speed limit to 80mph

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 17 Oct, 08:32 · Archive

A survey found 55 per cent of people in Norwich oppose raising the national speed limit from 70mph to 80mph.

A survey carried out on behalf of TrackDays found that 55 per cent of people in Norwich do not support increasing the speed limit from 70mph to 80mph on dual carriageways and motorways. The result puts Norwich among the top 10 cities in the UK most in favour of keeping the current limit. Nationally, 54 per cent of respondents backed the current limit, which has been in place on UK motorways for nearly 60 years.

Petitions have called for an 80mph limit, but the government has not committed to any change, citing safety, environmental and infrastructure concerns. Imran Malek, corporate sales manager at TrackDays, said: 'The current speed limit of 70mph is more than enough for many people in the UK, including in Norwich it would seem.'

Supporters of the 70mph cap argue that higher speeds lead to greater fuel consumption, increased emissions and more severe accidents. Those in favour of raising the limit contend that modern vehicles are safer and more capable of handling higher speeds, and that a higher limit could reduce travel times on long journeys and improve economic productivity.

How it is being reported

• Majority of people in Norwich against raising national speed limit on major roadsMore than half of the people in Norwich are against raising the national motorway speed limit from 70mph to 80mph.Eastern Daily Press · 17 Oct, 08:00
• Majority of people in Norwich against raising national speed limit on major roadsMore than half of the people in Norwich are against raising the national motorway speed limit from 70mph to 80mph.Norwich Evening News · 17 Oct, 08:00

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