Liberal Democrats have written to the Transport portfolio holder to press for action following new guidance from central government over 20 mph zones and limits. This will make it clear that the Government expects 20 mph to be the normal limit near schools and in residential areas.The guidance reflects public opinion and is something that the Liberal Democrats in Hertfordshire have been advocating for some time.But the response from Herts Highways has been to say the least tepid: when there are requests, both general and specific, for 20 mph limits and/or zones we are given various reasons why not or why introduction cannot be immediate. There also seems to be no real funding available.
We have asked for a clear timetable of when the county council through Herts Highways will be introducing 20 mph speed limits across the county.