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To approve recommendations as set out in
Section 3 of this report.

Reasons for the decision

The Council is required to consider the
feedback received during the Statutory Notification period, in
particular any objections to proposals, prior to proceeding to
implementation.
Most of Haringey’s roads are subject to a maximum speed limit
of 20mph. A small number of roads remain at 30mph and 40mph.
National and International studies have shown that a person is more
likely to suffer from serious injuries and death if they are hit by
a vehicle driven at 30mph compared to 20mph.
Lowering speed limits is aimed to reduce road traffic collisions
and resulting injuries and is one of many measures that will help
us reach our Vision Zero goal, which aims to eliminate deaths and
serious injuries from our roads by 2041.
Reducing speed limits also have a wider benefit, they help make an
area feel safer and more attractive encouraging more people to walk
and cycle.

Alternative options considered

Do nothing: This option was rejected as it
would not deliver an improvement to road safety and so the Council
would not be discharging its duty under section 39 of the
Road Traffic Act 1988 to “take steps to prevent
accidents