Speed Limit Concerns Raised as Transport Scotland Consultation Ends

Motorist group objects to changes to speed limits, fearing driver frustration and visitor confusion.

Speed Limit Concerns Raised as Transport Scotland Consultation Ends
Speed Limit Concerns Raised as Transport Scotland Consultation Ends

Scotland considered changing speed limits. A public meeting closed today, March 5. It started November 27, 2024. They wanted feedback on adjusting speed limits.

The changes aim to improve road safety. They want safer roads by 2030. One idea is lowering limits on some roads. They might lower them from 60mph to 50mph. This impacts cars and vans on single lanes.

Another idea is raising some limits. HGVs could go from 40mph to 50mph on single lanes. They might go from 50mph to 60mph on dual lanes. Transport Scotland held meetings for the public. One meeting happened in Inverness.

People discussed the speed limit changes there. They wanted opinions from many people and groups. Businesses and others gave feedback online. A road safety group opposes the plan. The Highland Group of Advanced Motorists sent a response.

They strongly disagree with the changes. They mentioned the Highlands particularly. They think 50mph is too slow there. Highland roads are good, they said.

Sixty mph is fine when traffic is light. A lower limit would take more time. Drivers could get frustrated by the changes. They think people in Central Scotland suggested this. Motorways are more common there.

Visitors might get confused, the group thinks. Scotland’s limits could be different. It could be lower than in the UK or Europe. They believe the lower limit would be unpopular.

People might ignore it in the Highlands. They want better dual carriageways instead. Dual lanes are safer, they stated. The group likes one part of the proposal. They support raising the HGV limit.

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