Motorway roadworks limit could be increased

The Government is considering reducing the length of roadworks permitted on motorways and increasing the maximum speed to 60mph.

The Telegraph says this will “help end the misery” of drivers caught by what the paper calls “stealth” cameras.  This is contrary to industry evidence suggesting accidents are significantly reduced when average cameras are implemented.

The Telegraph says Transport Minister John Hayes has “ordered Highways England to examine whether speed limits at roadworks can be “safely” increased beyond the current maximum of 50mph.”