The Government has reportedly abandoned plans to impose limitations on Low Traffic Neighbourhoods (LTNs) and speed-restricted zones.

The move will see the previous Conservative Government’s proposals to curtail the number of new LTNs and 20mph speed zones dropped, according to the Daily Mail.

While the suggested reforms would have limited councils’ ability to issue fines and enforcements against motorists, the Government is said to have deemed the changes unproductive.

Roads minister Lilian Greenwood purportedly confirmed that the plans have been ‘put on hold’, with the Government deciding its next steps.

Opponents have criticised the Government’s intention to scrap the plans due to what they consider the ‘unfair’ consequences for drivers, such as increased parking charges, as well as the negative impact on high streets.

Richard Holden, shadow transport secretary, told The Telegraph that the abandonment of the proposals is part of the Government’s ‘targeted war on motorists’.

‘This is a kick in the teeth to motorists, set to punish beleaguered local high streets and will slam the brakes on the economy even more than Rachel Reeves has done so far’, he added.

A Department for Transport spokesman said: ‘As is longstanding policy, local authorities are best placed to decide what traffic management schemes are appropriate, but they should always be developed through engagement with local communities. There are no plans to change this.’

They added: ‘The Government is absolutely on the side of drivers, focusing on making journeys safer and smoother, and saving motorists money.

'Over the past year alone, we invested an extra £500m to help local authorities resurface roads and fix seven million potholes, reducing congestion and saving drivers up to £600 a year in repairs.

'We've also committed £1bn to repair bridges, flyovers and tunnels, and greenlit over 30 road schemes to improve journeys.

'Meanwhile, we are making our roads safer to drive on and will set out the next steps for the first road safety strategy in over a decade in due course.'