HIGHWAYS

Britains Roads:
Stronger. Safer. Faster. Fairer

Our cars have become safer, smarter, and more efficient than ever — yet Britain’s roads lag behind, crumbling into disrepair, throttled by arbitrary speed restrictions, and littered with punitive “offences” that do nothing to improve real safety.

Roads should serve the people — not punish them. We will restore Britain’s roads to excellence with a bold, comprehensive vision.

Rebuild and Resurface

Britain’s major roads will be resurfaced using superior, high‑grade materials that improve fuel efficiency, last longer, reduce noise, and are safer to drive on. We will benchmark against France and other leading nations to ensure we exceed global standards.

Intelligent Design

All new and upgraded roads will feature separated pedestrian and two‑way cycle lanes, divided from traffic by grass verges and safety barriers. Utilities (pipes, cables, and manholes) will be routed under pavements, cycle paths, or central reservations — ending endless disruptive roadworks.

Future‑Proof Technology

Advanced driver‑assistance systems — real‑time traffic data, lane‑assist, parking sensors, and distance warnings — will become mandatory in all vehicles manufactured or sold in the UK.

Safer Crossings, Faster Roads

We will build more bridges and underpasses to carry pedestrians and cyclists safely over or under roads, reducing queues, removing unnecessary signals, and speeding traffic. Unsafe, uncontrolled crossings in high‑speed areas will be eliminated, placing greater responsibility on pedestrians to use designated, safe points.

Better Drivers, Safer Roads

Optional interim driving retests every five years, with guaranteed lower insurance premiums for participation, ensuring UK drivers remain among the world’s safest while clamping down on unlicensed, dangerous drivers.

Fair Fuel Pricing

Petrol and diesel prices will be standardised across the UK, eliminating extortionate motorway service mark‑ups and ensuring fairness wherever you refuel.

Responsible Lighting and the Environment

All public street lighting will be tested for harmful frequency output and light pollution. We will replace high‑intensity blue‑rich LEDs with warmer, ecologically‑responsible lighting that protects human circadian health, wildlife, and the night sky. Roadside verges and roundabouts will be rewilded where possible, creating pollinator corridors and lowering maintenance costs.

With all of these measures in place — stronger, smarter roads, better driver standards, fairer pricing, and intelligent design — we will confidently increase speed limits on appropriate roads. By doing so, we will give Britons back four full days a year of their lives, inject up to £8 billion annually into the economy by eliminating jams and delays, and save our people more than £1.5 billion each year by abolishing needless fines and punitive penalties.

We will return Britain’s roads to the world’s best — fast, efficient, safe, and designed for people, not fines.a

A.I. Driven Roads:
One Network, One Vision

We will abolish disconnect and confusion by bringing Britain’s roads under one coordinated, intelligent management system — powered by advanced Artificial Intelligence.

Britain’s roads are currently managed by a patchwork of disconnected bodies National Highways for England’s motorways and major A–roads, Transport Scotland for Scotland, the Welsh Government for Wales, Transport for London for the capital, and hundreds of local authorities for the rest. This fragmented and outdated structure breeds inefficiency, duplication, conflicting priorities, and leaves road users stuck in jams, wasting time, fuel, and opportunity.

Introducing the British Roads Intelligence Grid (BRIG)

This is more than efficiency — it is a statement of ambition. We will make Britain the first nation in the world to run its roads as a single, intelligent network — restoring trust in public administration, empowering road users, and giving everyone back the time and freedom they deserve.

• A new national A.I. traffic optimisation platform will unify data and control over the entire UK road network, devolved administration roads, and local authority routes.

• This single, integrated system will analyse real–time traffic flows, weather conditions, roadworks, and emergency incidents to dynamically manage capacity and minimise congestion.

• Smart signal prioritisation, coordinated maintenance schedules, and adaptive speed limits will keep traffic moving smoothly, cut wasted idling, and reduce unnecessary vehicle presence on the roads.

• By reducing stop–start traffic and unnecessary diversions, the system will significantly improve fuel efficiency for all vehicles, while freeing up roads for those who truly need them.