Bowling and Old Kilpatrick 20mph Speed Limit Order

It is considered necessary to make the above-named Order to -

• Reduce vehicle speeds and enhance road safety for all users within West Dunbartonshire, particularly pedestrians and cyclists
• Support active travel
• Reduce the severity and likelihood of collisions

The proposed speed limit aligns with Scottish Government’s National 20mph Strategy.

Order

West Dunbartonshire Council in exercise of the powers conferred on them by Section 84(1)(a) of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 (which Act of 1984 is herein referred to as “the said Act”) and all other powers enabling them in that behalf and after consultation with the Chief Constable in accordance with Part 111 of Schedule 9 to the Act hereby make the following Order: -

1. This Order may be cited as West Dunbartonshire Council (Bowling & Old Kilpatrick) (20mph Speed Limit) Order 202[] and shall come into operation on the [DATE].
2. The Interpretation Act 1978 shall apply for the interpretation of this Order as it applies for the interpretation of an Act of Parliament.
3. No person shall drive a motor vehicle on any lengths of roads specified in the Schedule to this Order at a speed exceeding 20 miles per hour.
4. The Order will apply only when such a restriction is identified as applying to that road by means of the display of appropriate traffic signs as prescribed by the Traffic Signs Regulations and General Directions (TSRGD) 2016.
5. This Order shall have effect subject to the following variations of existing orders: 

The provisions of any existing orders affecting any lengths of roads specified in the Schedule to this Order whether made or having effect as if made under the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984, as amended, or under any other enactment are hereby varied to the extent that the provisions are inconsistent with this Order.

SIGNED at WEST DUNBARTONSHIRE on the X day of X TWO THOUSAND AND TWENTY FIVE.

Chief Officer
Roads and Neighbourhood Services
Council Offices
Church Street
Dumbarton
G82 1QL

Schedule

The effect of the Order is as follows:

No person shall drive or cause or permit any vehicle to be driven at a speed in excess of 20mph on the lengths of road in West Dunbartonshire specified in the table below.

Schedule Map