General · 18 November 2025
UK drivers back 80mph motorway limit; 43% support
A significant proportion of British drivers support raising the motorway speed limit to 80mph, with 43% backing the change according to recent surveys, while nearly half already exceed the current 70mph limit. Despite widespread public support and arguments that modern vehicles are safer than when the limit was set in 1965, government officials and safety experts remain opposed. The proposals promise economic benefits through reduced journey times but face resistance over safety concerns and environmental impact.
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