MP says 20mph speed limit on rural roads would be a 'disaster'

Kevin Hollinrake, Member of Parliament for Thirsk and Malton, has warned against Government-backed guidance that recommends imposing 20mph speed limits on rural roads and country lanes across England. Kevin Hollinrake, Member of Parliament for Thirsk and Malton, has warned against Government-backed guidance that recommends imposing 20mph speed limits on rural roads and country lanes across England. Mr Hollinrake said: “Blanket 20mph speed limits on rural roads across Thirsk and Malton would be a disaster. The fact that our Mayor has backed these measures shows that he simply does not understand rural North Yorkshire." Blanket speed restrictions on rural roads will lengthen journeys and harm the rural economy.