Midlands Motorway Drivers Beware: Understanding the 51mph Speed Limit Rule Monday, May 18, 2026 motorways vsl speedlimits westmidlands m6 smartmotorways roadworks fines traffic safety Thousands of motorists in the West Midlands have faced fines after inadvertently breaking temporary speed limits on motorways. These speed restrictions, often displayed on digital gantries along smart motorways like the M6, … Read More
Midlands Motorway Speeding Soars with Over 2,500 Drivers Exceeding 70mph Limit Sunday, May 17, 2026 speeding motorways westmidlands enforcement traffic speedingtickets road safety police speedlimit motorists In recent months, over 2,500 drivers in the West Midlands have been caught exceeding the UK motorway speed limit of 70mph, highlighting a serious issue with speeding across the region’s main roads. According to figures … Read More
Controversial Proposal to Slash Motorway Speed Limits in England Sparks Backlash Friday, May 8, 2026 speedlimits fuelprices motorways uk ippr inflation economy motoring transport government A recent proposal to drastically reduce speed limits on England’s motorways has been met with sharp criticism. The Institute for Public Policy Research (IPPR) has recommended that the Labour Party government lower speed … Read More
Plan to Raise UK Motorway Speed Limit to 80mph Gains Momentum Tuesday, April 14, 2026 speedlimit motorways restorebritain elonmusk road safety ukroads transport car technology traffic speed A movement to increase the UK motorway speed limit to 80mph is gaining traction, with Restore Britain leading the charge to update what they call “outdated” road regulations. The current 70mph limit, established decades ago, … Read More
Midlands Motorway Drivers Face Fines Despite Driving Below 70mph Saturday, April 4, 2026 motorways speedlimits fines smartmotorways westmidlands m6 traffic cameras congestion safety Drivers on West Midlands motorways can be fined even when driving below the usual 70mph speed limit. Although 70mph is the national motorway limit, smart motorways frequently impose temporary lower speed limits that motorists … Read More
Government Urged to Raise Motorway Speed Limit Amid Growing Public Support Saturday, November 15, 2025 speedlimit motorways roadsafety survey drivers uk traffic speed choosemycar demographics The UK government is facing increasing calls to raise the motorway speed limit from the current 70mph to 80mph, as a recent survey reveals significant public support for the change. Conducted by ChooseMyCar.com, the survey … Read More