The Green Party has unveiled a radical transport policy that includes reducing the motorway speed limit from 70mph to 55mph. The proposal, outlined by party leader Zack Polanski, aims to maximise fuel efficiency and improve safety. The policy also calls for 20mph limits in all built-up areas and describes driving as 'not a right but a privilege'.
Under the plans, road fuel tax would be increased incrementally, and parking spaces would be steadily reduced. Drivers would also be required to retake their driving test every five years, with tests made 'more comprehensive and stricter'. The party argues that these measures are part of a deliberate 'demand management' strategy to reduce traffic speeds and volumes.
Shadow Transport Secretary Richard Holden criticised the proposals, saying they would 'drive up costs for working families and bring the country to a standstill'. He added that only the Conservatives would stand up for drivers and keep Britain moving.
The policy comes amid trials of new speed cameras in London that use 4D-imaging radar and 4k cameras to catch speeding vehicles across multiple lanes. The Green Party's transport plans are likely to spark debate among motorists and non-motorists alike.
