Traveling across the beautiful landscapes of Scotland should be a pleasure, not a time-consuming ordeal. However, recent changes to the speed limits on our main roads have had a significant impact on travel time, particularly when navigating through small towns and villages.

For many of us, the joy of driving through Scotland's picturesque routes has been dampened by the extensive travel time added to our journeys. This has become a personal concern for me, as I have experienced firsthand the delays it causes, not just for individual drivers, but also for public service vehicles such as buses and taxis, which now face increased schedules, negatively affecting service efficiency.

The recent reduction in speed limits on main roads was implemented with safety in mind, but it has unintentionally led to significant delays. While safety is paramount, the balance between efficient travel and road safety needs to be revisited.

Introducing a 30mph speed limit specifically on main roads while maintaining lower speed limits within towns and villages can offer a viable solution. This ensures that small communities are protected from speeding traffic while allowing longer stretches of road to benefit from improved travel time.

The National Library of Scotland reports that nearly 70% of Scotland is rural, with many residents relying on these roads for daily commuting, reflecting the critical need for a speed-friendly infrastructure.

Imagine a Scotland where we can protect our communities while also facilitating efficient travel. This balance is achievable with targeted policy adjustments.

I urge the Scottish government to reconsider the current speed limit arrangement and reinstate the 30mph limit on Scotland's main roads. Please support this petition for the sake of our travel times, public service efficiency, and the overall quality of our commuting experiences. Sign and share this petition to bring about positive change for Scotland's roads.