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20mph pilot scheme confirmed for North Camp

By Tim Harris
September 17, 2012

MOTORISTS in North Camp will be forced to kill their speed, after a new trial scheme was given the green light.

The Residential 20 pilot scheme was confirmed on Tuesday and will be introduced to the North Camp area of Farnborough, along with other locations in Hampshire.

The Hampshire County Council scheme will require drivers to reduce their speed to 20mph. The current limit in this part of North Camp is 30mph. County councillor John Wall, who represents Farnborough South, hopes that Residential 20 will make North Camp a safer place for residents and pedestrians.

He said: “Every councillor receives complaints about traffic speed. When I learnt of the trial, I suggested North Camp.

“This is something new and I, together with local residents, will follow it with interest. If the trial is successful I hope that it will be rolled out further.”

It is believed around £19,000 would be made available for funding of the pilot in North Camp. The scheme, which is expected to come into action in the spring, has been developed to take advantage of the Department for Transport’s (DfT) recent relaxations to the signing requirements associated with 20mph limits.

“For the pilot schemes to be successful, it is essential that local people support the introduction of 20mph speed restrictions,” said Cllr Mel Kendal, executive member for environment and transport.

“The police are unlikely to treat enforcement as a priority in the residential 20mph areas and so we will need the support of residents through their participation in Community Speed Watch programmes.”

Other locations to take part, include the Clarence Road, Connaught Road, Albert Street and Albany Road areas of Fleet.

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twitter @dombat

Got to disagree on both counts.

Not necessarily as it may not be the most efficient speed for the car. My diesel car seems to be most economical when its in 5th gear and its turbo is spinning - it will not run comfortably in even 4th at 20mph. At 55mph it gives me a good 56 mph; at 20 I'm lucky to get into the mid 30s.

pjt
19/09/2012 at 21:56

Great idea. It is proven to be safer, more fuel economical and better for residents. Makes no difference to car journey times as well. Everyone's a winner. Can't wait.

twitter @dombat, Woking
19/09/2012 at 08:26

As a Rushmoor councillor, I asked Hampshire to introduce the 20 mph limit in Windsor Way, Aldershot, so that traffic would have to slow down - because the way it speeds past the Kingsley Court flats for elderly residents is very dangerous - but got the brush off. Now, we know why - County Councillor John Wall wins priority for the area he represents! Cllr. Alex Crawford, Wellington Ward, Aldershot

Cllr. Alex Crawford, Aldershot
18/09/2012 at 16:32

Often speed limits get reduced because of dangers created by some motorists who ignore the existing ones; so what is the answer when even MORE motorists ignore the new 20 limit - a 5mph limit perhaps?

pjt
17/09/2012 at 15:27

Great idea works well in places we have been in Portsmouth . Heavily built up areas near Schools should be Done ASAP At least with 20 mph you have a better chance Of stopping should someone run out in front of you . On the Empress estate its A free for all no limits it seems with Collage Students racing about the place 20 MPH Needed here but it needs enforcing by Police and courts .