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M25 J7 - J10 Controlled Motorway - Public Consultation
Introduction
This consultation will provide an opportunity for interested parties and individuals to comment on the proposal to introduce variable mandatory speed limits on the M25 between junctions 7 to 10 ("the Controlled Motorway Scheme"). Secondary legislation in the form of regulations made under section 17 of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 will be required to implement the Controlled Motorway Scheme.
The proposed regulations will within the area of the controlled Motorway Scheme, restrict drivers from driving at a speed exceeding that displayed on the speed limit signs or the national speed limit where no other speed limit sign is displayed.
The Controlled Motorway Scheme will enable proactive management of the motorway network in this area of Surrey. The speed limits displayed on the motorway will take account of prevailing traffic conditions with the aim of ensuring the smooth flow of traffic. These mandatory variable speed limits will be clearly displayed above each lane of the main carriageway open for use by traffic
We are keen to have your comments on the proposal to introduce variable mandatory speed limits, specifically how they could affect your organisation or those you represent. Similarly, we welcome your comments on the Impact Assessment which can be found at Appendix A of the consultation document. Consultees are invited to offer views on the treatment of costs and benefits in the accompanying Impact Assessment.
Consultation Document
How to respond
Please send your consultation response using the "Consultation Response Form" at Appendix B of the consultation paper to:
Hugh Maxwell
Highways Agency
Federated House
London Road
Dorking
RH4 1SZ
Or you can respond to the consultation by email:
M25CM@highways.gsi.gov.uk
When responding, please state whether you are responding as an individual or representing the views of an organisation. If responding on behalf of a larger organisation please make it clear who the organisation represents, and where applicable, how the views of members were assembled.
What happens next
All responses received from consultees within the consultation period will be considered and responded to as necessary. Following the consultation, a summary report will be made available on the Highways Agency website. The summary report will provide an analysis of responses received and the Highways Agency's response.
Subject to the results of the consultation, we envisage that the controlled motorway scheme will be introduced in Summer 2012.
