# The M5 Motorway (Junctions 1 to 3) (60 Miles Per Hour Speed Limit) Regulations 2022 (Revocation) Regulations 2026

S.I. 2026/980 · made 4 September 2026

These Regulations revoke the 60 miles per hour speed limit on the M5 motorway between junctions 1 and 3 and on slip roads at junctions 1 and 2. In consequence, the national motorway speed limit will apply upon the coming into force of these Regulations.

Made under: Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 (Section 17)

PDFs: Printed copy https://openlegislation.uk/m5-motorway-junctions-1-to-3-60-miles-per-hour-speed-limit-regulations-2022-revocation-regulations-2026/pdf/uksi_20260980_en.pdf; UK Explanatory Memorandum https://openlegislation.uk/m5-motorway-junctions-1-to-3-60-miles-per-hour-speed-limit-regulations-2022-revocation-regulations-2026/pdf/uksiem_20260980_en_001.pdf

## Introductory text

Road Traffic
Special Roads
Made 4th September 2026
Laid before Parliament 7th September 2026
Coming into force 4th October 2026
The Secretary of State makes these Regulations in exercise of the powers conferred by section 17(2), (3) and (3ZB) of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984.
The Secretary of State has consulted representative organisations in accordance with section 134(2) of that Act.

## 1 Citation, commencement and extent

(1) These Regulations may be cited as the M5 Motorway (Junctions 1 to 3) (60 Miles Per Hour Speed Limit) Regulations 2022 (Revocation) Regulations 2026.
(2) These Regulations come into force on 4th October 2026.
(3) These Regulations extend to England and Wales and Scotland.

## 2 Revocation

The M5 Motorway (Junctions 1 to 3) (60 Miles Per Hour Speed Limit) Regulations 2022 are revoked.

## Signature

Signed by the authority of the Secretary of State for Transport
Justin Madders
Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State
Department for Transport
4th September 2026

## Explanatory note

(This note is not part of the Regulations)
These Regulations revoke the 60 miles per hour speed limit on the M5 motorway between junctions 1 and 3 and on slip roads at junctions 1 and 2. In consequence, the national motorway speed limit will apply upon the coming into force of these Regulations.
A full impact assessment has not been produced for these Regulations as no, or no significant, impact on the private, voluntary or public sector is foreseen. A De Minimis Assessment and an Explanatory Memorandum are published alongside these Regulations at www.legislation.gov.uk.

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