In July 2012 the Department for Transport launched a consultation on a number of proposals to revise the Speed Limit Circular, which provides local authorities with up-to-date and consistent advice on setting local speed limits. The aim of the consultation was to seek comments on a revision of the current guidance to take account of recent changes to the signing regime, to expand the section on 20mph zones and limits, to introduce the Speed Limit Appraisal Tool and to make some other changes. The consultation closed on 5 October 2012. The Speed Limit Circular Consultation asked questions about the following issues: traffic signs; 20mph zones and limits; introducing the new Speed Limit Appraisal Tool and withdrawing the recommendation to use the technical assessment tool for rural speed limit reviews; speed limits for air quality purposes; and other changes. This document summarises the responses received for each consultation question and provides a short summary of key issues raised by respondents. (Author/publisher)
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