Purpose

• When assessing the conditions against the current speed limit policy, a 50 mph speed limit is recommended.
• Therefore, in accordance with the County Council’s Policy, it is proposed to introduce a speed limit as per the schedule in the Order.
• The Chief Constable. Parish Councils and District Council have been consulted, along with other local groups/companies

Decision

The LINCOLNSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL in exercise of their powers under Sections 84 (1) and (2) of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984, (hereinafter referred to as "the Act") and
of all other enabling powers, after consultation with the Chief Officer of Police in accordance with Part III of Schedule 9 to the Act hereby make the following Order:-
1. This Order may be cited as the Lincolnshire County Council (Cowbit/Low Fulney, various Roads) (50mph Speed Limit) Order 20 and shall come into operation on 2026.
2.No person shall drive any motor vehicle at a speed exceeding 50mph on the length
of road specified in the Schedule to this Order.
3. No speed limit imposed by this Order applies to vehicles falling within regulation 3 (4) of the Road Traffic Exemptions (Special Forces) (Variation and Amendment) Regulations 2011 when used in accordance with regulation 3 (5) of those
regulations.

Alternative options considered

n/a