Green Party's Bold Road Plan: Speed Limits, Taxes, and Tests

0:00On April 3, the Green Party Zach Polansky is pushing bold changes to Britain's roads, starting with dropping motorway speed limits to 55. Miles per hour and setting 20 miles per hour caps in all built-up zones. These moves aim to cut traffic volume and boost safety through what's called demand management. They also plan to ramp up road fuel taxes step by step, shrink parking spots over time, and require drivers to retake tests every five years to keep. Skills sharp. Driving which shift from a right to a privilege under these ideas and... Conservatives are firing back hard, labeling it a full-on assault on everyday drivers that jacks up costs and grinds life to a halt for working. Families. Shadow Transport figures say it's totally disconnected from how most folks get around. Greens defended as smart data-driven steps to slash accidents, trim fuel bills, and make public transport the go-to option with better service and... Value. They argue many would switch if buses and trains step up their game.

1:04This debate highlights the big clash over mobility in the UK, with drivers caught in the middle as parties stake out their ground ahead of tougher. Choices down the road.