Drivers to see national speed limits lowered across several roads under new safety proposals

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Drivers could face lower speed limits on around 60 major rural roads under new plans aimed at cutting deaths and serious injuries.Oxfordshire County Council announced a major review of national speed limit roads across the county during 2026-27, with many 60mph stretches potentially reduced to 50mph or even 40mph.The review forms part of the council's Vision Zero strategy, which aims to eliminate road deaths and serious injuries.

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Officials will examine around 60 rural A and B roads using crash data, road layouts and traffic levels to decide whether current speed limits are still suitable.

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TRENDING Stories Videos Your Say Where safety concerns were identified, the council said it could introduce lower speed limits alongside changes to junctions and other traffic management measures.

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The authority said many of Oxfordshire's rural roads are narrow and winding, with motorists sharing them with cyclists, pedestrians and horse riders.

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Several speed limit changes have already been approved...

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