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Enactment of the Locomotives Act 1865
- When
- 1865
- Where
- Parliament of the United Kingdom
The Locomotives Act 1865 was passed, establishing statutory speed limits for road locomotives in Britain.
The Act, cited as 28 & 29 Vict. c. 83, was abstracted in The British Almanac under the date July 5, 1865. It imposed a speed limit of 4 mph in the country and 2 mph in towns, with a £10 fine for violations. This legislation addressed concerns about the safety of public highways.
Sources
- Locomotive Acts Wikipedia, revision of 2026-06-30
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