Petition - Request to Reduce Speed Limit, from 30mph to 20mph Through Emery Down village

Thank you for your email, and patience while this matter was reviewed.

Speeding is a common issue and the County Council receives many similar concerns from residents relating to the speed of traffic. However, the County Council is limited in what we can do to change driver behaviour. The Police are responsible for speed enforcement, including inappropriate/anti-social driving issues, and concerns should be referred directly to them via their website at Hampshire Police.

A revised policy position for 20mph speed limits was approved by Executive Lead Member for Universal Services in 2024, which enables Parish and Town Councils, as well as other community groups, to request new 20mph speed limits and zones, where certain criteria are met, and where local communities are fully supportive of the measure. This revised approach will require schemes to be delivered on a full cost recovery basis meaning that Parish and Town Councils or community organisations will need to cover the full costs of any changes. More information is available here: 20mph speed limits in residential areas.

Yours sincerely

Nick Adams-King
Leader, Hampshire County Council