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Traffic Controls
20mph
Zones
Some areas of roads have been restricted
to a maximum speed of 20mph rather than 30mph.
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Why are 20mph limits used?
To reduce the speed of vehicles within certain groups of
roads.
Where are they used?
In residential areas where road traffic crashes have occurred as a
result of excessive speed and in locations identified as 'cluster
sites'.
Why are other traffic-calming measures used in the
zones?
It would be easy just to install a number of
20mph signs at the entrances to the Zones - but this would not
significantly reduce vehicle speed. In our view, such zones have to
be self-enforcing and to do this we need to use additional traffic
calming measures.
How do I know if I am in a 20mph zone?
You will see a sign at each entrance point. There are no repeater
signs within the zone. |