National Speed Management Review Consultation
This consultation closed on 5 March 2025.
A series of in-person engagement sessions were held across Scotland throughout January and February, to ensure a broad range of perspectives are considered.
Executive summary
The National Speed Management Review (NSMR) consultation sought to gather public and stakeholder input on proposed changes to Scotland's speed limits.
The review supports Scotland’s Road Safety Framework to 2030 by aiming to reduce casualties, enhance road safety and promote efficient travel for all road users.
The consultation document outlines the key objectives of the NSMR and presents changes to national speed limits on single carriageways for various vehicle categories, as well as both single and dual carriageways for goods vehicles over 7.5 tonnes. The proposed adjustments consider maintaining or modifying national speed limits and increasing limits for goods vehicles over 7.5 tonnes. These options are aimed at addressing variations in vehicle speed limits to reduce driver frustration leading to reduced casualties and ultimately enhanced safety of Scotland’s road network
This consultation is now closed and responses gathered is now being carefully assessed before the findings and next steps are published later this year.
Contents
- Background and context
- Scope of the review
- Proposed speed limit changes
- Impact assessment
- International and Scottish comparisons
- Frequently asked questions
Public exhibition panels in PDF format
About this consultation
The Scottish Government uses consultations to gather your opinions on important issues. This process allows us to hear your thoughts before making decisions. In this consultation, we explain the issues we are considering and ask for your feedback on our proposals. Responses will be analysed and used as part of the policy making process, along with a range of other available information and evidence.
Responding to this consultation
The final date to respond to this consultation was 5 March 2025.
How to respond
To encourage wider participation the Scottish Government created a number of ways to engage with this consultation. You can respond online, by email or by post.
The consultation will also be available in alternative formats on request.
Online
Use the response form on the Scottish Government’s consultation hub, Citizen Space.
Respond to the consultation online
You can save and return to your response at any time while the consultation is open. Please ensure that your response is submitted before the consultation closes.
You will automatically be emailed a copy of your response after you submit it. If you choose this method, you will be directed to complete the Respondent Information Form, which lets us know how you wish your response to be handled and whether you are happy for it to be made public.
Download the consultation questions and respondent information form below, complete them and send us your response in an email to roadsafety@transport.gov.scot
Post
Download the consultation questions and respondent information form below, print and complete them and post your response to:
Road Safety Policy
Transport Scotland
2F North, Victoria Quay
Edinburgh EH6 6QQ
Need assistance?
If you need support in answering this consultation or have a query about the consultation process you can send your query to: Roadsafety@transport.gov.scot