Traffic Advisory leaflet 9/99 June 1999: 20mph speed limits and zones

[Geoff Lawday]

We are liaising with a local authority who are referring to the above document in our dealings with them over a 20mph speed limit.  Could anyone please advise on the status of this advisory leaflet , its currency, or whether it has been superseded by a more recent document., and if so, what that is. Any help appreciated.

[Rod King]

Hi Geoff

There are a number of updates to guidance and practice since 1999 so this is rather out of date. Currently 28 million people live in authorities where 20mph is, or soon will be, the norm. We have recently put together a document which helps local authorities understanding the best way to implement 20mph limits and this can be downloaded viewed online – COMMUNITIES WANT 20MPH: A BLUEPRINT FOR SUCCESSFUL DELIVERY

You may also find it useful to attend our one-day conference on 20mph limits – the new norm

This will feature authorities presenting on their 20mph results and plans including Oxfordshire, Cornwall, Scottish Borders and Wales.

I trust that this helps. You can also email me at rod.k@20splenty.org

Best wishes

Rod

[novo55]

If you live in Scotland the Scottish government has produced a Good Practice Guide, 2016, which would be relevant. In England (not sure about Wales and NI) DfT Circular 01/2013 seems to be the most recent advice for local highway authorities. These are advice and you local highway authority may have its own approved (by the relevant body of the Council) procedure. Check Local Transport Plan and Road Safety Strategy.

[Andrew Fraser]

The government web-site’s the place to go:

https://www.gov.uk/publications/traffic-advisory-leaflets-1989-to-2009/traffic-advisory-leaflets-1989-to-2009

Hope the above link works!

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