We call on the government to scrap plans for 80mph speed limits on motorways and some dual carriageways.
This proposal is inhumane: experts predict it will result in 25 deaths and 100 serious injuries annually, meaning more families suffering the terrible grief I have.
My daughter Amy was killed aged 19 by a speeding driver on a 70mph dual carriageway. Amy had been struck by an overtaking truck and hit the central reservation; she was stuck in her car but she was okay. Other drivers saw Amy, braked and went around. But because the driver who hit her was speeding, he didn't have time. He killed a wonderful young woman.
80mph limits would lead to more crashes: the faster you drive, the less time you have to brake if you need to, like if there's queuing traffic ahead. These crashes cause awful suffering, lead to hold-ups, and cost the taxpayer because of costs to NHS and emergency services.
80mph limits would also mean drivers spending more on fuel and producing more carbonemissionswhich we just can't afford either environmentally or financially.
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Reached 500 supporters
August 23, 2012
May 15, 2012
The government is ignoring our concerns but they cannot ignore the facts. I am currently coordinating with road safety experts to ensure our case is heard directly by the transport committee.
Reached 100 supporters
March 19, 2012
6 Comments
my heart goes out to the person who started this. no one needs this change. stay at 70.
people already treat the motorway like a race track as it is. bumping it up is just looking for trouble.
absolute madness. driving 80 means everyone will be doing 90 or 95 and it makes the roads way more dangerous for everyone.
THINK OF THE FUEL COSTS. everyone is struggling to pay bills and now they want us to burn more gas? bad idea.
total wreckless idea. accidents happen fast enough at 70 why make it worse.
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We call on the government to scrap plans for 80mph speed limits on motorways and some dual carriageways.
This proposal is inhumane: experts predict it will result in 25 deaths and 100 serious injuries annually, meaning more families suffering the terrible grief I have.
My daughter Amy was killed aged 19 by a speeding driver on a 70mph dual carriageway. Amy had been struck by an overtaking truck and hit the central reservation; she was stuck in her car but she was okay. Other drivers saw Amy, braked and went around. But because the driver who hit her was speeding, he didn't have time. He killed a wonderful young woman.
80mph limits would lead to more crashes: the faster you drive, the less time you have to brake if you need to, like if there's queuing traffic ahead. These crashes cause awful suffering, lead to hold-ups, and cost the taxpayer because of costs to NHS and emergency services.
80mph limits would also mean drivers spending more on fuel and producing more carbonemissionswhich we just can't afford either environmentally or financially.
Read more
Updates
Reached 500 supporters
August 23, 2012
May 15, 2012
The government is ignoring our concerns but they cannot ignore the facts. I am currently coordinating with road safety experts to ensure our case is heard directly by the transport committee.
Reached 100 supporters
March 19, 2012
6 Comments
If its made 80 folks will drive at 90! and will lead to more unnecessary carnage and death stupid silly idea.
my heart goes out to the person who started this. no one needs this change. stay at 70.
people already treat the motorway like a race track as it is. bumping it up is just looking for trouble.
absolute madness. driving 80 means everyone will be doing 90 or 95 and it makes the roads way more dangerous for everyone.
THINK OF THE FUEL COSTS. everyone is struggling to pay bills and now they want us to burn more gas? bad idea.
total wreckless idea. accidents happen fast enough at 70 why make it worse.
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If its made 80 folks will drive at 90! and will lead to more unnecessary carnage and death stupid silly idea.