On 12 July 1967, Britain's motorways saw the start of a permanent speed limit of 70 mph.
Initially tested from December 1965, the 70 mph speed limit aimed to assess its impact on reducing traffic fatalities.
In July 1967, the Road Research Laboratory (RRL) confirmed its effectiveness, prompting Barbara Castle, the Minister for Transport under the Labour government, to implement the speed restriction permanently.
ITN's Keith Hatfield conducted interviews with motorists on the M1 regarding the change, revealing a spectrum of opinions ranging from satisfaction to discontent.
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