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Written question asked by Lord Mann (Labour) on Tuesday, 22 March 2005, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 4 April 2005. It was answered by David Jamieson (Labour) on Monday, 4 April 2005 on behalf of the Department for Transport.


Dept for Transport

Question
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, if he will require local authorities to make 30 mph the default speed limit in built-up areas.
Answer

John Mann: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport if he will require local authorities to make 30 mph the default speed limit in built-up areas. [223928] Mr. Jamieson: Where built up areas have street lighting--as most do--30 mph is already the default speed limit, and local highway authorities are in any event able to set a 30 mph limit on any road.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
432 c1189W; 223928
Session
2004-05
Subjects
Speed limits Urban areas
Link
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