Petitions/Review Speed Limits for LGVs in the light of Modern Safety Standards
StatusOngoing
Opened8 Jul 2026
Closes
Government response
Parliamentary debateNot eligible
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Review national speed limits for light goods vehicles (vans) on single and dual carriageways. Current limits are based on data collected decades ago. Modern vans now benefit from significant advances in braking systems, stability control, crash protection, tyres, and driver-assistance.

We call on the Government to review and update national speed limits for light goods vehicles (vans) on single and dual carriageways. Current limits were set decades ago and we believe no longer reflect reality. Modern vans are safer now more than ever, thanks to major advances in braking systems (including Automatic Emergency Braking), electronic stability control, superior crash protection, advanced tyres, and driver-assistance technologies such as adaptive cruise control and lane-keeping assist.

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Constituency engagement ranking

Jim Allister
1Jim Allister MP
North Antrim
8
Mr Cathal Mallaghan
2Mr Cathal Mallaghan MP
Mid Ulster
3
Gavin Robinson
3Gavin Robinson MP
Belfast East
2
Sammy Wilson
4Sammy Wilson MP
East Antrim
2
Robin Swann
5Robin Swann MP
South Antrim
2
Jim Shannon
6Jim Shannon MP
Strangford
2
Lee Anderson
7Lee Anderson MP
Ashfield
1
Mr Richard Holden
8Mr Richard Holden MP
Basildon and Billericay
1
Marie Goldman
9Marie Goldman MP
Chelmsford
1
Sir Lindsay Hoyle
10Sir Lindsay Hoyle MP
Chorley
1