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Has the UK ever had no speed limits?

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Anonymous

14y ago
Updated: 8/19/2019

Before the 1940s there were no speed limits, as there was no need for them. The road system didn't support high speed travel to such an extent that a law restricting speed was a requirement. The speed limit was a twofold measure to limit fuel consumption and increase safety.

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