East Sussex councillors to consider 40mph speed limit on A267

Summarised from 2 outlets · 3 reports · Updated 14 Oct, 08:32 · Archive

East Sussex County Council's planning committee will consider lowering the speed limit on part of the A267 between Mayfield and Five Ashes from 50mph to 40mph.

East Sussex County Council's planning committee will consider a proposed Traffic Regulation Order on Wednesday 14 October to lower the speed limit on part of the A267 between Mayfield and Five Ashes from 50mph to 40mph. The proposal is part of the council's Speed Management Programme, which reviews speed limits across the county's A and B roads.

Two objections were submitted during the consultation period. One argued the lower speed limit would not be warranted and could harm traffic flow and noise levels. The other supported a lower limit but contended it should be 30mph instead, rather than 40mph.

Council officers said the 40mph limit was not expected to increase driver frustration or congestion, as recorded mean vehicle speeds show most drivers already travel at around 40mph. Aligning the posted limit with actual driving behaviour would improve road safety and allow traffic to continue flowing freely. Officers rejected a 30mph limit, saying it would be 'too low for the road environment' and result in poor driver compliance.

How it is being reported

• Councillors back calls for default 30mph speed limit for East Sussex villages despite concern it will cost £4mCouncillors have backed calls to investigate a “default” speed limit for villages in East Sussex.Chichester Observer · 14 Oct, 08:13
• Councillors to consider cut in 50 mph speed limit on busy roadPlans to lower the speed limit of a busy rural road are set to go in front of East Sussex councillors.The Argus · 13 Oct, 14:50
• Councillors to consider lower speed limit between Mayfield and Five AshesPlans to lower the speed limit of a busy rural road are set to go in front of East Sussex councillors.Chichester Observer · 12 Oct, 11:58

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