Comments on: 20mph Speed Limits for Residential Areas

By: Gary

Gary — Mon, 18 Jun 2012 15:30:36 +0000

@Dan.H no it doesnt trust me.

By: Turning Right on Bike | Cycling UK

Turning Right on Bike | Cycling UK — Tue, 07 Jun 2011 04:17:29 +0000

[...] it becomes much more difficult to move across into the outside lane. Personally, I feel this is why 20mph speed limits, do so much to make cities more cycle friendly. (Also, at 20mph, accidents much less likely to be [...]

By: ben

ben — Thu, 27 Jan 2011 19:38:06 +0000

Lol, poor cars, I was looking for speed limits for cyclists in town. Dunno if I could stick to a 20mph on my bike let alone a car
I hit a car while i was going about 30mph+ down a big hill today and left a big dent in it. The cheeky driver is claiming he has whiplash!!!!

By: Speed Cameras Switch Off | Cycling UK

Speed Cameras Switch Off | Cycling UK — Thu, 12 Aug 2010 06:52:06 +0000

[...] Speed Cameras and 20mph zones [...]

By: Speed and Accidents | Cycling UK

Speed and Accidents | Cycling UK — Sat, 29 May 2010 07:06:37 +0000

[...] 20 MPH Speed limits [...]

By: Cycling in Richmond Park | Cycling UK

Cycling in Richmond Park | Cycling UK — Sat, 23 Jan 2010 08:28:35 +0000

[...] Cyclists on the road seemed to have less problem. Cars are limited to 20mph and it is wide enough for cars to comfortably pass cyclists. I’m not sure how rigidly the 20mph limit is enforced for cyclists, but, I can imagine it becoming a bit of temptation to exceed. But, it seems to create a good environment for leisure cyclists. See: 20mph speed limits [...]

By: Lee

Lee — Thu, 01 Oct 2009 08:53:31 +0000

People need to learn the difference between a 20 mph speed limit and a 20 mph zone before using one to support the other.
A 20 mph zone is basically an area wide traffic calmed area with speed reduction features (humps etc) at a maximum every 100 metres.
A 20 mph speed limit just has signs with no speed reduction features necessary.
The results for zones are due to the presence of traffic calming features reducing the speed of vehicles not the 20 mph signs.
There is no evidence that 20 mph speed limits on their own reduce speeds or accidents and most past research is that there is no significant reduction.

By: Speed Limits in Town Centres | Cycling UK

Speed Limits in Town Centres | Cycling UK — Fri, 04 Sep 2009 09:13:32 +0000

[...] See also: 20mph speed limits [...]

By: New Safety Measures for Roads | Cycling UK

New Safety Measures for Roads | Cycling UK — Tue, 21 Apr 2009 09:50:15 +0000

[...] Generally I support these measures. There are times when I drive quite fast. But, I’d rather have the inconvenience of driving slower if it helps to reduce road deaths. 20mph zones would definitely increase cycling rates in residential areas, so that would be good too. benefits of 20mph [...]

By: Justwilliams

Justwilliams — Thu, 09 Oct 2008 08:45:53 +0000

Surely a lot will depend on exactly how the authorities define “residential area” and whether it will be standardised across the UK or vary from one county to another?