Juan Mourep
Vital 1st Team Regular
http://cars.aol.co.uk/2014/02/17/60mph-speed-limit-proposed-for-m3/?icid=maing-grid7%7Cukt1%7Cdl9%7Csec3_lnk3%26pLid%3D243878
The Highways Agency has launched a consultation, which if approved, would see the reduced speed limit affect a 2.8-mile section between junctions 3 and 4, between 7am-7pm, seven days a week.
The Department for Transport body is already in the middle of a consultation for a similar speed restriction on 32-mile section of the M1 between Junctions 28 and 35a.
The proposals come after concerns over rising air pollution levels in the area - following the conversion of the hard shoulder into a full traffic-carrying lane in a bid to cut congestion.
RAC technical director David Bizley said: "Given the landmark announcement in early January about a reduced speed limit of 60mph on a 32-mile stretch of the M1 in order to protect air quality in the area, this should really not come as a surprise.
"It does, however, come hot on the heels of the first announcement and invites the question as to whether any of the eight other planned all-lane running, smart motorway schemes which the government have heavily invested in will also need to have reduced speed limits put in place to protect air quality?"
Drivers and other parties wishing to voice their opinion on the proposed 60mph limit on the M3 have until April 11 to contact the Highways Agency.
More at the link
But lets cut to the chase, air quality my arse! Really? 10 mph is going to make a huge difference is it? Show me the valid scientific data and I might look at it again, but seriously, what a load of shoe repairers.
This will spread all over the place, and is just another money making scheme, because if there is a speed limit, there will be fines for breaking it, just like the 40mph speed limits due to cones and workmen who are rarely there, just another way to charge the motorist.
The Highways Agency has launched a consultation, which if approved, would see the reduced speed limit affect a 2.8-mile section between junctions 3 and 4, between 7am-7pm, seven days a week.
The Department for Transport body is already in the middle of a consultation for a similar speed restriction on 32-mile section of the M1 between Junctions 28 and 35a.
The proposals come after concerns over rising air pollution levels in the area - following the conversion of the hard shoulder into a full traffic-carrying lane in a bid to cut congestion.
RAC technical director David Bizley said: "Given the landmark announcement in early January about a reduced speed limit of 60mph on a 32-mile stretch of the M1 in order to protect air quality in the area, this should really not come as a surprise.
"It does, however, come hot on the heels of the first announcement and invites the question as to whether any of the eight other planned all-lane running, smart motorway schemes which the government have heavily invested in will also need to have reduced speed limits put in place to protect air quality?"
Drivers and other parties wishing to voice their opinion on the proposed 60mph limit on the M3 have until April 11 to contact the Highways Agency.
More at the link
But lets cut to the chase, air quality my arse! Really? 10 mph is going to make a huge difference is it? Show me the valid scientific data and I might look at it again, but seriously, what a load of shoe repairers.
This will spread all over the place, and is just another money making scheme, because if there is a speed limit, there will be fines for breaking it, just like the 40mph speed limits due to cones and workmen who are rarely there, just another way to charge the motorist.
