§ Mrs. BrintonTo ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions what plans he has to allow the erection of signs in home zone areas instructing drivers to drive at very slow speeds. [120984]
§ Mr. HillLocal traffic authorities have the powers to introduce 20mph speed limits and associated signing without seeking consent from the Secretary of State. For the pilot home zones in England, we will consider authorising the use of advisory 10mph maximum speed signs. This will depend on the effectiveness of engineering measures or 20mph speed limits in reducing vehicle speeds.