Petition for a default 20-mph Speed Limit in residential areas
June 5, 2023 Lead Member for Transport and Environment (Other) Key decision Approved View on council websiteThis summary is generated by AI from the council’s published record and supporting documents. Check the full council record and source link before relying on it.
Summary
...to advise petitioners that while East Sussex County Council is committed to road safety improvements, a default 20-mph speed limit for all residential roads is not currently a priority, but the new Speed Limit Programme will assess the potential for lower speed limits on A and B class roads.
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Purpose
To
consider the petition asking that the County Council makes 20mph
the default for residential areas, reduces speed limits where there
are potential deaths and injuries and follow the government
guidance on safe speed limits.
Details
| Outcome | Recommendations Approved |
| Decision date | 5 Jun 2023 |
| Subject to call-in | Yes |