Question follow-through · 88841

Speed Limits

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, with reference to the RAC Report on Motoring 2025, published in October 2025, what assessment she has made of that report's recommendations on excessive speeding.

answeredDepartment for Transport

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Department for Transport
Tabled
10 Nov 2025
Target answer date
12 Nov 2025
Answer
18 Nov 2025 · 8 calendar days after tabling

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  1. 10 Nov 2025

    Question tabled

    To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, with reference to the RAC Report on Motoring 2025, published in October 2025, what assessment she has made of that report's recommendations on excessive speeding.

  2. 12 Nov 2025

    Target answer date

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  3. 18 Nov 2025

    Answer published

    The Department has noted the recent publication of the RAC Report on Motoring 2025, and is considering the recommendations.Improving road safety is one of my Department’s highest priorities. This Government treats road safety seriously and is committed to...

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