Speed Limits

The local authority (often with the local police) is responsible for setting speed limits on roads within its area. In setting a speed limit the authority will consider the alignment of the road, the speed most motorists expect to travel along this road and the type of road and where it is located.


Applications from individuals or communities to revise speed limits will also be considered by the authority.


In areas where the excessive speed is considered a risk to public safety the local authority may construct 'speed humps' for the purpose of reducing traffic speeds. Speed humps are typically constructed in residential roads and in areas where there may be a large amount of pedestrian traffic, such as near a school entrance.

Speed calming safety cameras are designed to detect and prevent speed limit offences and provide evidence for fixed penalty notices. For further information on these select the external link for Cleveland Safety Cameras.

If you feel that speed calming measures should be implemented on a particular road please complete the on-line form below for consideration or contact us via email or telephone using the contact details to the right of this page.