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Monday, 19 November,
2001, 04:39 GMT
50mph limit proposed for
motorways
The limits could help relieve
congestion Speed limits of 50mph may be imposed on sections of
some of Britain's motorways under proposals being considered by the
government, it has been reported.
The measure is reportedly being examined by the Department of Transport, Local Government and the Regions (DTLR) as part of attempts to find ways of improving traffic flow on some routes. And at other sites the speed limit could be raised from 70mph to 80mph to bring the country in line with Europe, the Daily Mail reports.
The M6 through Birmingham, the M42 near Birmingham, parts of the M4 and the M62 between Liverpool and Leeds could also get the lower limit. Parts of Scottish motorways already have a 50mph restriction in place. 'Draconian measure' A DTLR spokesman said: "Traffic management is a major concern and reducing gridlock is a concern." He added that other options for achieving less congestion were being looked at by the government. Edmund King, executive director of the RAC Foundation, told the newspaper he would not support the 50mph plan. He said: "We would not back permanent reduction on the motorway network because it is not required for such strong limits to be in place at all times of the day. "It would be a very draconian measure." |
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