Pilot scheme to ease congestion on M25

Title

Pilot scheme to ease congestion on M25

Genre

News report; Interview; Vox pop

TX Date

30 Aug 1995

Year of production

1995

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Duration

00:05:04

Description

Jeff Collins reports on the start of a one year pilot scheme to ease traffic congestion on a stretch of the M25 London orbital motorway by imposing speed limits at peak times, with overhead signs dictating official speeds depending on conditions. Includes Deputy Chief Constable of Surrey Ian Beckett confirming the use of speed cameras and that drivers risk prosecution for exceeding limits, and possible extension of the scheme to other motorways. Transport Secretary Sir George Young on reducing the speed limit to increase the average speed of journeys. John Kerman of the Highways Agency on benefits to drivers, and success of similar European schemes. With reaction from drivers.

Contributors

George Young; Jeff Collins; Ian Beckett; John Kerman

Keywords

Motorways; Speed limits; Traffic congestion; Highways Agency

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