Written Question · S6W-16953 · Session 6
In light of the reported positive impact of the A9 HGV 50mph Speed Limit Pilot, (a) whether and (b) when it will extend a 50mph speed limit…
The question
To ask the Scottish Government, in light of the reported positive impact of the A9 HGV 50mph Speed Limit Pilot, (a) whether and (b) when it will extend a 50mph speed limit for HGVs to other (i) sections and (ii) major trunk roads.
The answer
Transport Scotland is undertaking a National Speed Management Review to support a range of policies that help our Government’s national outcomes and indicators. These include related policy drivers such as better road safety and health outcomes, promotion of active travel, climate change mitigation, place making and economic growth.
The review covers comprehensive analysis of all types of speed management policies and initiatives in Scotland as well as a review of what has been introduced in other countries throughout the world.
The process will also include a stakeholder and public consultation later this year to consider their views of whether any changes to speed limit policies, including HGV speed limits and speed management measures should be introduced as part of our speed management plan.
The review covers comprehensive analysis of all types of speed management policies and initiatives in Scotland as well as a review of what has been introduced in other countries throughout the world.
The process will also include a stakeholder and public consultation later this year to consider their views of whether any changes to speed limit policies, including HGV speed limits and speed management measures should be introduced as part of our speed management plan.
In the Official Report
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