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Written question asked by Bill Esterson (Labour) on Tuesday, 17 October 2023, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Friday, 20 October 2023 (named day). It was answered by Richard Holden (Conservative) on Friday, 20 October 2023 on behalf of the Department for Transport.


Speed Limits

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, with reference to The Plan for Drivers, published 2 October 2023, what 20mph zones his Department expects to be affected by changes in guidance.

Answer

Local speed limits are a matter for local authorities, who have the power to set their speed limits.

While the government supports 20mph limits in the right places, we do not support them being set indiscriminately on all roads without due regard to the safety case and local support. We plan to review the current guidance to English authorities to ensure consistency on setting 20mph speed limits and to be clear about the factors that local authorities should consider when considering new 20mph schemes.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
202969
Session
2022-23
Related items
Deposited Paper DEP2023-0790
Friday, 6 October 2023
Deposited papers
House of Commons
Subjects
Driving Roads Speed limits
Contains statistics
Yes
Link
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