‘Speeding accepted as normal by government’, say Lib Dems

Norman Baker

Norman Baker

The government appears to have accepted that current speed limits are too low, according to Liberal Democratic shadow transport secretary Norman Baker.

He referred to Department for Transport (DfT) road statistics for 2008, which show that half of cars on motorways exceed the 70mph speed limit. “Also, 85% of lorries exceeded the 50mph limit on dual carriageways on country roads.”

Baker said the statistics also revealed that over half of all motorcyclists and almost half of drivers...

Subscribe today to read this article in full...

Benefits of subscribing to Parking Review Subscription + TransportXtra & TransportXtra.com

• 12 issues a year
• Essential reading for public and private sector parking professionals in the UK and beyond
• Hear it first, covering latest developments within Parking
• Written by leading experts. Independent, incisive comment and analysis on the parking scene
• Additional publications throughout the year covering
• Includes full online access to TransportXtra.com and searchable archive

Magazine + Online

Pay Monthly

£0.00

Fixed Term

1 Magazine every month,1 user £100.00 2 magazine every month, 2 digital users £220.00 5 magazine every month, 5 digital users £500.00 Montly: 1 Magazine every month, 1 user £12.00

 

Online Only

Pay Monthly

£16.25

Price shown ex VAT. Monthly subscription amount charged monthly to registered card.

Fixed Term

1 Year Subscription £130.00 30 Day Subscription £30.00 90 Day Subscription £60.00

Invoice option available on fixed-term subscription. Subscriptions begin from receipt of payment.