How can I challenge a proposal to reduce my town's speed limits from 30mph to 20mph?

The coastal town of Formby where I live is roughly seven square miles, has a population of approximately 25,000 and is affluent with high car ownership. The size and population of the town has changed...

Should the location of police speed traps be displayed on signage?

I have been led to believe that police speed traps (of the hand-held variety, not fixed camera) could only be conducted where there was clear signage that a speed camera operation could be conducted. I...

Are variable speed limits enforceable under law?

With reference to the email about the variable speed signs on the M42, I have always understood these to be legally enforceable. However whilst obeying them I seem to get passed by a lot of vehicles clearly...

Why isn't intelligent speed adaption being adapted to control speed limits?

As a long-time reader I have seen many emails appear over the years about speed humps, their effectiveness, and the side effects of their imposition, not only car drivers and their vehicles, but upon residential...

Who controls variable speed limits on motorways?

I am a law-abiding elderly lady, except for when I can see no reason for a restriction. I use the M42 a lot and am frequently frustrated by the seemingly unnecessary speed controls. Yesterday morning was...

Why aren't British drivers as courteous as Australian drivers?

Having recently visited Australia, driven from Melbourne to Sydney and driven around Perth and within rural areas, it was a welcome return to pleasurable driving. There was no aggressive driving and everyone...

Why isn't money spent on road repairs rather than installing speed limit signs?

I wonder how many millions must have been spent on the countless number of 20mph signs now blighting roads in built up areas, many in little-used rural roads. From what I have seen this ridiculous limit...

Can you suggest an alternative to traffic calming measures currently used in London?

Last week your correspondent (SD, London) complained about a pinch point and speed humps and the effect they were having on his property. However, he did say they slowed the traffic. I'm sure you will...

Impending prosecution for driving Transit Tourneo at 70mph on duel carriagway.

Our vehicle was recorded at 70mph on the A14 at Catforth on 31/10/12. I subsequently supplied a copy of the vehicle V5 showing that its taxation class is 'Diesel Car', and vehicle catagory is 'M1'. It...

What's the point of the M25 speed restrictions?

Every time I venture onto the M25 I drive at a good speed of up to 70mph from junction 21A for miles past Watford, Rickmansworth and the M40 junction without any speed restriction, amidst lots of equally...