Yesterday, Transport Minister Claire Perry announced the move to raise the speed limit for lorries on single carriageway roads to 50 mph. This is part of a package of measures to cut congestion, reduce dangerous overtaking and help get the country moving.

Also yesterday, the government launched a 6 week consultation on plans to increase the speed limits for HGVs on dual carriageways from 50 mph to 60 mph.

Follow the link below to read the document and take part.

https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/increased-speed-limit-for-heavy-goods-vehicles-over-75-tonnes-dual-carriageway