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Date published:
31 May 2019
Stage 1 Report on the Restricted Roads (20 mph Speed Limit) (Scotland) Bill - Conclusions
However, the key consideration for the Committee has been to determine whether the Bill's proposal to introduce a 20mph speed limit on all restricted roads in Scotland by default is the most effective way to deliver a significant increase in 20mph zones.
Committee reports
Date published:
31 May 2019
Stage 1 Report on the Restricted Roads (20 mph Speed Limit) (Scotland) Bill - Social benefits
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SCOTS said that the current design guidance from the Scottish Government points towards designing for placemaking and a design speed of 20mph. SCOTS explained that local authorities were hampered by traffic regulation orders in order to put the 20mph limits in place, and the Bill would streamline that process by making 20mph into the default.5Rural Economy and Connectivity Committee. (2019, March 6).
Committee reports
Date published:
31 May 2019
Stage 1 Report on the Restricted Roads (20 mph Speed Limit) (Scotland) Bill - Enforcement
Some organisations also said that additional enforcement would be required due to the increase in 20mph zones. For example, Cycling Scotland said—
The multiple benefits that arise from reducing speed to 20mph will only be achieved if the policy is effectively and consistently enforced across the country.
Committee reports
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31 May 2019
Stage 1 Report on the Restricted Roads (20 mph Speed Limit) (Scotland) Bill - Road safety
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The Committee asked Dr Ruth Jepson whether there was any initial analysis indicating whether 20mph zones were effective in increasing road safety in her assessments of current 20mph zones in Edinburgh.
Committee reports
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31 May 2019
Stage 1 Report on the Restricted Roads (20 mph Speed Limit) (Scotland) Bill
RAC Motoring Service said that this rise in non-compliance has coincided with an expansion in many UK cities from targeted 20mph limits to more widespread 20mph zones.
Committee reports
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31 May 2019
Stage 1 Report on the Restricted Roads (20 mph Speed Limit) (Scotland) Bill - Compliance
RAC Motoring Service said that this rise in non-compliance has coincided with an expansion in many UK cities from targeted 20mph limits to more widespread 20mph zones.
Committee reports
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31 May 2019
Stage 1 Report on the Restricted Roads (20 mph Speed Limit) (Scotland) Bill - Local authorities costs
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The MRC/CSO Social and Public Health Sciences Unit said that research on 20mph zones reinforced the importance of coupling any extension of 20mph limits in Scotland with a thorough programme of evaluation.
Committee reports
Date published:
31 May 2019
Stage 1 Report on the Restricted Roads (20 mph Speed Limit) (Scotland) Bill - Health and social outcomes
Health and social outcomes
In addition to road safety, the Committee heard varying views from health professionals and others as to whether 20mph zones could improve other public health outcomes such as active travel and air quality.
Committee reports
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31 May 2019
Stage 1 Report on the Restricted Roads (20 mph Speed Limit) (Scotland) Bill - Vehicle emissions
Retrieved from https://www.parliament.scot/S5_Bills/Restricted%20Roads%20(20%20mph%20Speed%20Limit)%20(Scotland)%20Bill/SPBill39PMS052018.pdfA SPICe briefing on the Bill states—
While there has been limited research into this area, the available evidence suggests that 20mph speed limits can have a small positive impa...
Committee reports
Date published:
31 May 2019
Stage 1 Report on the Restricted Roads (20 mph Speed Limit) (Scotland) Bill - Journey times and congestion
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