Drivers 'want motorway speed limit increase'

More than seven out of ten motorists in the UK believe the speed limit on the country's motorways should be increased to 80 mph, according to a recent poll.

The survey conducted by the Institute of Advanced Motorists (IAM) revealed that 60 per cent of respondents said they travel faster than 70 mph when there is no congestion.

Neil Greig, director of policy and research at the IAM, commented: "A new 80 mph limit would need to be properly enforced to make sure that it does not become an excuse to drive at 90."

He cautiously advocated plans to allow drivers to go faster, but warned that it would only be a good idea if there were no adverse effects on road safety.

Earlier research by the IAM found that driver errors were more likely to result in a crash than motorists exceeding the speed limit, with the latter only playing a part in one in 20 accidents.

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