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Motorway Speed Limits

Transport written question – answered at on 9 March 2005.

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Photo of Greg Knight Greg Knight Shadow Minister (Environment, Food and Rural Affairs)

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport for what reasons a temporary speed limit of 40 mph was in place on the M1 motorway on the northbound carriageway south of junction 5 on 24 February; for what reasons the speed limit was set at 40 mph; and if he will make a statement.

Photo of Mr David Jamieson Mr David Jamieson Parliamentary Under-Secretary, Department for Transport

holding answer 8 March 2005

On 24 February, a mandatory 40 mph speed limit was in place on the Ml Motorway between Junctions 4 and 5 on both the north and southbound carriageways to protect both drivers and the workforce during road works. This had been agreed with the police.

The police set an advisory 40 mph speed limit, using the signals in the central reserve, north of the works, following a minor road traffic accident in lane 3 at 1745 hours. This was for the safety of drivers and those dealing with the incident.

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