TRANSPORT AND TECHNICAL SERVICES
ROAD TRAFFIC (SPEED LIMITS) (AMENDMENT NO 9) (JERSEY) ORDER 2015
Purpose of the Report
To amend the Road Traffic (Speed Limits) (Jersey) Order 2003
Background
There are a number of outstanding requests to lower the speed limit on various roads on the island. There is due to be an island wide speed limits policy consultation, however due to this being delayed the following speed limit amendments were deemed to be non-contentious and appropriate to be progressed without further delay. The following requests were approved by the previous Minister under MD-T-2014-0102.
Discussion
Following an assessment of requests to lower speed limits on certain sections of road it has been determined that it is appropriate to amend the Road Traffic (Speed Limits) (Jersey) Order 2003. The amendments will lower the speed limits on the following roads:
St Helier
The Parish Roads Committee has requested a 20mph limit on La Rue des Canons and also propose to install three speed humps. The two measures are complimentary. The road is a residential by-road and not appropriate for use as a through route. A 20 mph limit is therefore considered appropriate.
St Saviour
The Connétable has requested that La Chasse Brunet and La Rue de Patier be designated a 20 mph limit. Both are Parish by-roads with a high residential use, are used as walking routes to the various schools in the area, have few footpaths and are unsuitable as through routes. A 20 mph speed limit would therefore be appropriate.
St Brelade
Following the completion of significant housing developments on La Rue de la Sergenté, the eastern end of the road was designated a 30 mph limit in April 2014 with the limit returning to 40 mph at the western end of the built up area. Although consistent with States policy to apply a 30 mph limit to the built up area, it has resulted in signage which could encourage motorists to increase their speed at the approach to the railway walk crossing. It is therefore proposed to extend the 30 mph limit approximately 100m further west to a point immediately west of Le Coin / La Moye View so that the area of the railway walk crossing is covered within the 30 mph zone. The Connétable is supportive of this alteration.
Recommendation
The Minister is recommended to make the attached Order Amendment.
Reason(s) for Decision
To lower speed limits on certain roads where the proposal has the support of the Connétable of the Parish and is consistent with current Policy.
Resource Implications
Installation of the required signage in the sum of £500 from the Department’s revenue budgets. Each Parish will be required to fund the signage where signs are erected on Parish by roads.
Action Required
To notify the Publications Editor and the Law Draftsman that the Order has been made, forward the signed and sealed Order to the Publications Editor, States Greffe, and request the Greffier of the States to arrange for its notification to the States.
The Department to install the required signage
Written by: | Assistant Engineer - Transport |
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Approved by: | Director - Transport |
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Attachments: | Road Traffic (Speed Limits) (Amendment No.9) (Jersey) Order 2015 |