Purpose

A number of speed limit Traffic Regulation Orders (TRO) have been identified to be outdated and incorrect, and therefore a new TRO was required to correct these anomalies. Several locations were also identified where a 30mph Speed Limit has been designated as 30mph by street lighting when there was no street lighting present, which made the 30mph Speed Limit invalid and not legal. Therefore, a TRO and signage was required to make the 30mph Speed Limit legal and enforceable.
As a result of this review, the Council assessed mean speeds within villages where a new TRO and signage were required, and therefore, the Council proposed a self-enforcing 20mph Speed Limit within the following villages: Hallaton, Lowesby, Owston, Burton Overy, Illston on the Hill and Foxton. No other villages within the Harborough District met this criteria.

Decision

To implement 30mph and 20mph Speed Limits at various locations within the Harborough District.