A Bill to amend Part VI of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984, and the Local Authorities’ Traffic Orders (Procedure) (England and Wales) Regulations 1996, to make provision about the powers and duties of parish and town councils in relation to applying for speed limit orders; to provide for the conduct of local referendums to determine whether such applications should be made; and for connected purposes
House of Commons
8 February 2016
The Speed Limits on Roads (Devolved Powers) Bill would give parish and town councils in England and Wales new powers to apply for speed limit orders on roads in their areas. It would also allow local referendums to decide whether those applications should be made, and would update the relevant legislation to reflect these changes.
The bill is at the 2nd Reading in the House of Commons, with general principles being debated and it has not yet moved to detailed scrutiny.
Generated 21 February 2026
This Bill was withdrawn following the second reading debate on Friday 5 February 2016 and will make no further progress.
This Bill was introduced to Parliament on 18 November 2015 under the Ten Minute Rule. This allows an MP to make his or her case for a new bill in a speech lasting up to ten minutes. An opposing speech may also be made before the House decides whether or not the bill should be introduced. If the MP is successful the bill is taken to have had its first reading.
No recorded votes for this bill yet.
