Iran war prompts calls for motorway speed limit cut and more 20mph roads in 'dual win' for Labour

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Iran war prompts calls for motorway speed limit cut and more 20mph roads in 'dual win' for Labour.

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Experts have called for speed limits to be cut across the UK to minimise the impact of the Iran war on motorists as fuel prices remain high.A new report from the Institute for Public Policy Research (IPPR) states that major changes need to be introduced to manage the energy shock levied on the UK by the conflict in the Middle East.It recommended that the UK Government should "take a dual win" by lowering speed limits to 20mph in urban areas and 60mph on motorways.The IPPR argues that this would reduce the demand for fuel, make streets safer for all, and support the likelihood of drivers choosing active travel options.

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TRENDING Stories Videos Your Say Calls for lower speed limits follow recommendations from the International Energy Agency, which also highlighted the benefits of slower roads.It noted that reducing speeds on motorways by 10km/h (6.2mph) can cut an individual driver's fuel use by between five and 10 per cent.Speed limit reductions could also lead to national fuel use for...

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