The Scottish Government has launched a new consultation as part of its National Speed Management Review, examining the potential effects of changes to speed limits across Scotland.
This consultation invites feedback on proposals to lower the national speed limit on single carriageway roads from 60 mph to 50 mph and to increase speed limits for goods vehicles exceeding 7.5 tonnes on single carriageways from 40 mph to 50 mph and dual carriageways from 50 mph to 60 mph.
The review supports Scotland’s Road Safety Framework to 2030 and seeks to ensure speed limits are appropriate and help contribute to a reduction in injury and death on Scotland’s roads.
The consultation cloes on 5 March 2025.