Community Consultation events
Dear Community
I am writing to advise you of plans to host an event in your area on proposed changes to speed limits flowing from the National Speed Management Review.
Scotland’s Road Safety Framework to 2030 sets out a vision for Scotland to have the best road safety performance in the world by 2030 and an ambitious long term goal where no one is seriously injured or killed on our roads by 2050.
A National Speed Management Review has been undertaken to ensure speed limits on Scotland's roads are appropriate and act to reduce death and injury on the road network. The review has looked to ensure that any change maintains journey times and improves journey time reliability.
The proposed changes flowing from the review are to reduce the national speed limit for motor vehicles on single carriageway roads from 60 mph to 50 mph and increase HGV speed limits from 40 mph to 50 mph on single carriageways and 50 mph to 60 mph on dual carriageways.
These proposals are based on evidence suggesting that such changes could significantly reduce casualties, while also improving traffic flow and air quality.
We understand that public feedback is vital to shaping these proposals. A consultation process is currently underway to gather input from individuals and organisations. In addition, a series of in-person and virtual engagement sessions will be held to ensure a wide range of views is considered. For further information and to respond to the consultation please visit: https://www.transport.gov.scot/consultation/national-speed-management-review-consultation/
Further details about the events, including specific locations and dates, will be shared in the coming weeks.
We value your engagement and look forward to your input.
Best regards,
Road Safety Policy Team
Transport Scotland