Road Traffic (Amendment) Bill 2015

Public bill · Private Member · Introduced

The proposal would introduce a default 20 km/h speed limit on roads within housing estates, including private roads, to improve safety for residents and pedestrians. It would also allow local authorities to set a 20 km/h limit in other residential areas and retain or clarify other special limits, including 30 km/h, 50 km/h, 60 km/h, 80 km/h, 100 km/h and 120 km/h limits, subject to guidelines.

Formal long title

Bill entitled an Act to amend the Road Traffic Act 2004 to provide for an additional speed limit, an additional special speed limit and related matters

Last updated 12 April 2018