
We want the Government to remove speed cameras from motorways in England. There is strong evidence that they distract drivers, cause sudden braking and confusion when limits change, and increase accident risk. The focus should be on education and clear, consistent speed limits instead.
Heidi Alexander
Transport Secretary
Remove speed limits on motorways
Reduce national speed limits on single carriageways
Mandate use of motorway cameras and technology to catch lane hoggers
Introduce penalties for motorway middle lane hoggers & decriminalise undertaking
Reinstate the hard shoulder on all smart motorways.
We want the Government to remove speed cameras from motorways in England. There is strong evidence that they distract drivers, cause sudden braking and confusion when limits change, and increase accident risk. The focus should be on education and clear, consistent speed limits instead.
Remove speed limits on motorways
Reduce national speed limits on single carriageways
Mandate use of motorway cameras and technology to catch lane hoggers
Introduce penalties for motorway middle lane hoggers & decriminalise undertaking
Reinstate the hard shoulder on all smart motorways.