National Speed Management Review Consultation

Executive summary

The National Speed Management Review (NSMR) consultation seeks 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

We invite public and stakeholder participation and feedback can be submitted through a variety of channels, with the consultation open from 27 November 2024 to 5 March 2025.

Responses to the consultation gathered during this period will inform final recommendations, with outcomes shared in spring 2025.

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 is 5 March 2025.

How to respond

To encourage wider participation the Scottish Government has created a number of ways for you 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.

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.

Email

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