From our quiet neighborhood, a story only too familiar is starting to emerge. Speed limits are changing frequently, often causing confusion or, worse, fines for the locals that are unaware of the adjustment. We want to draw attention to an issue that is affecting many residents: the 20mph speed limit changes that we believe are unnecessary.

We understand the spirit of safety in reducing speed limits. However, a balance must be struck to assure convenience on the road, while maintaining safety. Are the new 20mph zones making this balance trickier to achieve?

Many professionals, including transport planners and road safety officers, claim that speed management at 30mph is sufficient for our streets (source: Association for the Improvement of Road Traffic Safety). With this in mind, maintaining a 30mph limit could prevent unnecessary delays and ill-timed fines.

Frequent changes in speed limit signage can damage the focus of drivers, inadvertently impeding road safety. Distraction is a significant factor in approximately 10% of all road accidents (source: World Health Organization).

We call upon our local authorities to revise the need for 20mph zones in our residential area, considering the concerns put forth. We request an investigation into the necessity of this specific limit, taking the balance between road safety and efficient movement into account. Please, sign this petition to ask for a reevaluation of our local speed limit.