20MPH limits

rypt · 16 Apr 2009 at 01:21

These seem to be springing up on around here

2 major arteries within the city already have 20mph zones, and a 3rd one is being set up as I type this.

What is it with some useless jobsworths thinking they should reduce speedlimits from 30 to 20?

rypt · 16 Apr 2009 at 01:30

The roads were perfectly fine at 30mph, they have adequate crossings and so on.
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All look perfectly safe for 30MPH, and have historically been 30mph .. what has changed over the last 10 years to make 30MPH unsafe?

rypt · 24 Apr 2009 at 12:50

Thread revival time ..

A 20mph limit is proposed for almost all residential roads and some sections of more major roads in Oxford.

linky

makes almost every residential street within the city boundaries an enforceable 20mph zone.

linky

I know we aren't allowed to swear, but ... ******* *******

rypt · 24 Apr 2009 at 12:58

I thought by law the speedbump cannot be more than 10cm above the road surface?

rypt · 24 Apr 2009 at 15:57

Jonny69 said:
Plus it makes residential areas quieter because there's less tyre noise.

Oh, I dunno about that, 20MPH is just about right for 1st gear, and most cars make plenty of noise in 1st at 20mph ...