Silverton 20mph Speed Limit Order
West Dunbartonshire Council Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984
The West Dunbartonshire Council, in accordance with their powers under section 84 of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 and all other enabling powers, propose to consider the introduction of a 20-mph speed limit on the entire length or part of the length of those roads in Silverton listed in the Schedule.
Full details of this proposal, which forms the proposed West Dunbartonshire Council (Silverton) (20mph Speed Limit) Order, together with a plan and statement of reasons for proposing to make this Order, are available for inspection without payment of fee below and at West Dunbartonshire Council HQ, 16 Church Street, Dumbarton, G82 1QL.
Any person wishing to object to the proposal or make any other representations in relation to the proposal should send details of the grounds for their representation in writing to Christopher Anderson (Principal Solicitor – Section Head) at Municipal Buildings, College Street, Dumbarton G82 1NR or E-mail: Christopher.Anderson@west-dunbarton.gov.uk by 4pm on Monday 22 December 2025.
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:
- This Order may be cited as West Dunbartonshire Council (Silverton) (20mph Speed Limit) Order 202[] and shall come into operation on the [DATE].
- The Interpretation Act 1978 shall apply for the interpretation of this Order as it applies for the interpretation of an Act of Parliament.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
| Name | Extent |
|---|---|
| Alclutha Avenue | For its entire length |
| Alexander Street | For its entire length |
| Barloan Crescent | For its entire length |
| Boghead Avenue | For its entire length |
| Boghead Road | For its entire length |
| Broomfauld Gardens | For its entire length |
| Colquhoun Street | For its entire length |
| Crosslet Place | For its entire length |
| Crosslet Road | For its entire length |
| Douglas Road | For its entire length |
| Doveholm Avenue | For its entire length |
| Dumbuck Road | For its entire length |
| Dumbuie Avenue | For its entire length |
| Dunbritton Road | For its entire length |
| Gibson Avenue | For its entire length |
| Gibson Street | For its entire length |
| Greenhead Avenue | For its entire length |
| Hartfield Court | For its entire length |
| Kilpatrick View | For its entire length |
| Latta Street | For its entire length |
| Lennox Road | For its entire length |
| Millburn Crescent | For its entire length |
| Millburn Road | For its entire length |
| Miller Court | For its entire length |
| Miller Street | For its entire length |
| Netherbog Avenue | For its entire length |
| Netherbog Road | For its entire length |
| Overtoun Avenue | For its entire length |
| Overwood Drive | For its entire length |
| Overwood Grove | For its entire length |
| Park Avenue | For its entire length |
| Park Street | For its entire length |
| Round Riding Road | For its entire length |
| Silverton Avenue | For its entire length |
| Smollett Road | For its entire length |
| Strowan’s Road | For its entire length |
| White Avenue | For its entire length |
| Willox Park | For its entire length |
Schedule Map
