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Annex C: Speed Limits in Urban Areas
Speed Limit (mph) | Characteristics |
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20 | In town centres, residential areas and in the vicinity of schools where there is a high presence of vulnerable road users |
30 | The standard limit in built up areas with development on both sides of the road |
40 | Higher quality suburban roads or those on the outskirts of urban areas where there is little development. There should be few vulnerable road users (or full provision for crossings by means of subways or bridges). Should have good width and layout, parking and waiting restrictions in operation, and buildings set back from the road. Should wherever possible cater for the needs of non-motorised users through segregation of road space, and have adequate footways and crossing places. |
50 | Usually most suited to dual carriageway ring or radial routes or bypasses which have become partially built up. Should be little or no roadside development. |
Full details are set out in Section 5.
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