http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ CityCyclingEdinburgh Forum » Topic: 'Self enforcing' 20 mph zones en Sun, 17 May 2026 20:05:17 +0000 http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=11904#post-137489 Wed, 18 Dec 2013 13:23:12 +0000 Dave 137489@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>There are two ways to look at this. </p> <p>Because it's not enforced you could argue that it's a waste of time. However, we saw from the southside pilot that speeds were significantly reduced (despite people still speeding) and there were no associated costs beyond a few pennies at the start.</p> <p>If someone is run down by a car going &gt; 20mph they'll potentially enjoy an extra advantage in the legal/compensation process.</p> <p>Getting something for nothing is usually seen as a great deal. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=11904#post-137476 Wed, 18 Dec 2013 12:29:37 +0000 PS 137476@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>There's a bit of Langholm that I can see being self-enforcing because the road narrows as you go past the town hall to the extent that there is a "give way to oncoming traffic sign" for the southbound traffic, but that's about it. Nothing to really make you slow to 20mph otherwise. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=11904#post-137378 Wed, 18 Dec 2013 00:11:58 +0000 sallyhinch 137378@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>They've listed the reasons why some places have been ruled out <a href="http://www.transportscotland.gov.uk/speedlimittrials">here</a>. 'Not enough bodies' seems to be the reason in many cases.</p> <p><a href="http://pedalonparliament.org/twenty-is-plenty-for-trunk-roads-too/">POP's take</a> </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=11904#post-137374 Tue, 17 Dec 2013 23:44:58 +0000 slowcoach 137374@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>'The limits are to be "largely self-enforcing".' that normally means traffic calming or the existing layout is such that it is very difficult to go faster than the limit.<br /> '"The proposed pilot areas should not require significant engineering or police enforcement to support their operation ...' = they are not going to get any new traffic calming or extra policing, so the speeds are probably already in the low 20s.<br /> 'we expect them to bring specific benefits for vulnerable road users,...' = 'people might feel safer with lower speeds on the signs, but the traffic won't be be made to go any slower'?? </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=11904#post-137358 Tue, 17 Dec 2013 21:47:02 +0000 Charlethepar 137358@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>'Largely self-enforcing'</p> <p>I suggest whatever genius came up with this tries driving at 20mph where marked in Holyrood park or the South Edinburgh zone. They'll find bampots right on their tail, looking to overtake, even where lights and traffic give no prospect of actually getting anywhere any sooner. Can be a joy to watch the bampots' faces, though. Sometimes I think their heads will simply explode with frustration at having to drive within the legal limit. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=11904#post-137180 Mon, 16 Dec 2013 20:54:52 +0000 minus six 137180@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p><em>The limits are to be "largely self-enforcing"</em></p> <p>that should average out at around 34mph, then </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=11904#post-137177 Mon, 16 Dec 2013 20:39:17 +0000 Charterhall 137177@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p><a href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-25407233" rel="nofollow">http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-25407233</a></p> <p>"The five trials are being proposed will seek to improve road safety generally, but we expect them to bring specific benefits for vulnerable road users, such as older people and cyclists."</p> <p>"The proposal does not include traffic calming measures. The limits are to be "largely self-enforcing""</p> <p>So if these are going to provide such benefit, and will require only limited infrastructure changes, perhaps simply a new sign, why have so many towns been ruled out ? </p> <p>"Pilot schemes in a number of other locations were considered, but rejected as being "ineffective or impractical".Those not going forward to consultation are: Keith, Nairn, Inveraray, Golspie, Callander, Springholm, Crocketford, Aberlour and Cromdale." </p>