Uk could face new 'blanket' speed limit with millions of drivers warned

A NEW STUDY BY THE BIKEABILITY TRUST AND LIVING STREETS DEMANDED A NATIONWIDE BAN ON PAVEMENT PARKING, MANDATORY CYCLE TRAINING IN THE NATIONAL CURRICULUM, AND A DEFAULT 20MPH SPEED LIMIT IN

URBAN AREAS. 13:41, 01 Jun 2025 Blanket 20mph speed limits and Highway Code updates could be rolled out in urban areas. A new study by The Bikeability Trust and Living Streets demanded a

nationwide ban on pavement parking, mandatory cycle training in the national curriculum, and a default 20mph speed limit in urban areas. A 20mph default speed limit in built-up areas forms

another key recommendation. The report added: "Every day, people navigate our roads and streets in different ways, often shifting between modes of transport depending on their needs and

circumstances. "This report seeks to recognise our shared interest in safer streets, regardless of how we travel." The Trust is calling for the Labour Party government to

"create a dedicated Routes to School Fundwithin the Active Travel Fund" and create a Capacity Fund for scheme planning, implementation, and enforcement. READ MORE LLOYDS BANK

BRINGS IN BIG CHANGE AND ANYONE WHO IS IN A 'COUPLE' WILL BENEFIT Drivers could also face routes to School Fund for safe walking and cycling infrastructure (e.g. 20mph zones, modal

filters, safe crossings). And road users face authorised nationwide use of Side Road Zebra crossings too. Article continues below It also wants the government to "Adopt Vision Zero

targets and build road safety strategy around a Safe Systems approach." It called for it to "design self-explaining roads for self-enforcing safe behaviour and speed

compliance" and "use digital tools (e.g. Collision map) to proactively identify and fix crash hotspots. "Set a national 20mph default speed limit inbuilt-up areas," it

added. On 7 January 2025, the Minister for the Future of Roads, Lilian Greenwood MP announced the development of a new government road safety strategy. Article continues below This joint

report by The Bikeability Trust and Living Streets presents actionable, evidence-based recommendations for inclusion in the forthcoming strategy. The Bikeability Trust is a Charitable

Incorporated Organisation with the vision to ensure everyone has the confidence to cycle and enjoy this skill for life. The Trust manages, develops and promotes the Bikeability programme on

behalf of the Department for Transport.