Written question asked by Lord Hammond of Runnymede (Conservative) on Thursday, 18 January 2001, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Friday, 26 January 2001. It was answered by Keith Hill (Labour) on Friday, 26 January 2001 on behalf of the Department of the Environment, Transport and the Regions.

Dept of the Environment Transport and the Regions

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions, what benefits have arisen from the imposition of a 40 mph speed limit on the elevated section of the M4 in west London.

Answer: Mr. Hammond: To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions what benefits have arisen from the imposition of a 40 mph speed limit on the elevated section of the M4 in West London. [146954] Mr. Hill: There has been a reduction in personal injury accidents on the elevated section of the M4 in West London since the introduction of a 40 mph speed limit. This is an encouraging and welcome trend, but is too early to say it is a long term benefit.

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