Amend law to complete the UK’s transition from use of miles to kilometres
National
·100 contributorsLegislate for a phased transition to full use of metric units. From 2031 convert road signage to kilometres, require all new vehicles to display km/h as the primary speed unit, issue binding guidance to public bodies, & mandate metric units in property descriptions enforced via Trading Standards.
Heidi Alexander
Transport Secretary
Confusion and inefficiency from inconsistency
UK mostly uses metric units
Limited mile usage contexts
Complete transition to kilometres
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Amend law to complete the UK’s transition from use of miles to kilometres
National
Legislate for a phased transition to full use of metric units. From 2031 convert road signage to kilometres, require all new vehicles to display km/h as the primary speed unit, issue binding guidance to public bodies, & mandate metric units in property descriptions enforced via Trading Standards.
Confusion and inefficiency from inconsistency
UK mostly uses metric units
Limited mile usage contexts
Complete transition to kilometres