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Written by MyPetFriends
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Saturday, 14 March 2009 |
 The British Horse Society has welcomed recent proposals to reduce the speed limit on rural roads from 60 to 50 mph.
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The government will issue a consultation later in the year, which proposes this blanket reduction in the speed limit – the greatest change since 1978, when the national speed limit was reduced form 70mph to 60mph.
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The proposals are for single lane carriageways only – dual carriageways and motorways will remain unaffected by the proposed legislation.
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The BHS has been lobbying for a reduction in the speed limit on rural roads in order to protect the riders that use them, and would like to see further reductions in speed limits.
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Mark Weston, the BHS’s Director of Access, Safety and Welfare, said: “The measures proposed by the government are a welcome step towards a safer road network for equestrians and drivers alike, but they do not go far enough. We would advocate even lower speed limits. Due to inadequate provision of a safe, accessible off-road network, many riders are forced to ride on roads which these days carry traffic that is increasing both in volume and speed. We are glad to see that the government is taking the safety of all rural road users seriously.”
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