Reports are pouring in from drivers receiving fines and points for doing slightly over 20mph in the new wave of restrictions in central London. This appeared to be a grey area, but having checked, it appears that with most cases in Central London, the new speed limits have been implemented using what’s referred to as an Experimental Traffic Order (ETO) making them enforceable.
The police chief in question, recently stated in the Daily Mail, the widespread use of 20mph restrictions in built-up areas can't be enforced, with those driving up to 30mph in the zones evading prosecution because the limit is "usually advisory".
But this all depends if a Traffic order has been issued…it has been found that many such schemes around the country have been implemented without the relevant traffic order, so could be worth checking out, because if the signage and cameras have been put up without one, then the new speed limit is unenforceable.
A spokesperson for Norfolk Constabulary said: "A zone can be introduced by a local authority without any permission being sought. However, this can create a significant issue for enforcement.
"If a zone is introduced without a traffic order (a legal document issued by the relevant highways authority) then the speed limit applicable will be 30mph."
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Having checked this out, it appears that in Central London the new restrictions have been implemented under what’s referred to as an Experimental Traffic Order (ETO) but, I was unable to find out if all boroughs had applied for this, so it might be worth your while (if you’ve recently received a PCN) checking this out for yourself.
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