Green Party plans to reduce the speed limit on Britain's motorways to 55mph

Green Party plans to reduce the speed limit on Britain's motorways to 55mphOne major change under the party's new plans is reducing the speed limit on our motorways from 70mph to just 55mph - a decision that will split opinions between both motorists and non-motoristsNewsPaige Ingram03:10, 04 Apr 2026View 2 ImagesGreen Party leader Zack Polanski speaking at the launch of the Wales (Image: PA)The Green Party wants ro make major changes for motorists under Zack Polanski's 'war on motorists ' plans.‌One major change under the party's new plans is reducing the speed limit on our motorways from 70mph to just 55mph - a decision that will split opinions between both motorists and non-motorists up and down the country. But the Green Party does not just focus on speeding.‌Under the party's plans the taxes on driving would also be 'increased incrementally' and parking spaces would be 'steadily reduced' to drive cars off the roads. Policies seen by the Daily Mail also state that motorists would be forced to re-take their driving test every five years. In the policy document, the party describes driving as "not a right but a privilege".‌View 2 ImagesTravel experts have issued a warning with Storm Dave set to cause major transport problems this Easte(Image: Anna Barclay/Getty Images)READ MORE: Police arrest 12-year-old on suspicion of murder after schoolgirl attacked with metal bottleREAD MORE: Newsham Park: Event halted and crowds evacuated after two men suffer head injuries Ensure our latest headlines always appear at the top of your Google Search by making us a Preferred Source. Click here to activate or add us as your Preferred Source in your Google search settings.The official Green Party transport policy says: 'On major roads outside built up areas, the maximum speed limit allowed would be 55mph, to maximise the efficiency of fuel use as well as improving safety.' The speed limit on motorways and du...