Campaigners have called for speed limits to rise (Image: Getty)
Campaigners are pushing for new with calls for motorists to travel up to 100mph on some UK roads.
is suggesting with updates to urban, rural, dual carriageway and routes.
Poll founders want to see limits in built-up housing estates reversed back to 30mph while increasing single carriage A roads to 80mph.
Finally, dual carriageways and motorways would have speeds rise by 30mph
The proposal comes as local authorities increasingly in a bid to boost road safety for pedestrians and cyclists.
The petition is calling for 20mph limits to be effectively scrapped (Image: Getty)
The petition reads: “Change restricted road speeds that are 20 zones to 30 mph. Change single carriageway A road speeds from 60mph to 80mph
“Change dual carriageway A road and motorway speeds from 70mph to 100mph.
“The National speed limit which we follow was first introduced in 1965. We think cars are becoming more advanced and better capability in terms of handling and build.
“We believe it is has more become safe for vehicles ranging from smaller to larger engines to drive at higher speeds without causing any complications.”
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Individuals backing the new idea have to respond to the poll before 28 May 2025 within 10,000 signatures needed to secure an official Government response.
However, 100,000 people have to put their name to the proposal for the concept to be discussed in Parliament.
Under current rules, if they are caught exceeding 100mph.
Speeding below this threshold will likely result in road users being issued a fine and penalty points on their driving licence.
However, courts are likely to impose an instant driving disqualification for those found to be doing over 100mph.
The new rules proposals would make 100mph acceptable (Image: Getty)
Despite calls for changes, increasing speed limits beyond their current levels is unlikely to be supported by road users.
A previous survey from road safety charity Brake found that 92% of drivers agree that speed limits are essential for safe roads.
Meanwhile, 39% of drivers feel default speed limits in urban areas should be reduced to 20mph.
Although road users accept they are often in breach of the rules and speed themselves.
More than a third (34%) admit to sometimes or often breaking the speed limit restrictions.