Decision details

The Local Committee (Mole Valley) AGREED to:

(i) Note the results of the speed limit assessment undertaken;

(ii) Agree that, based upon the evidence, the speed limit be reduced from 50mph to 40mph in the section of Guildford Road between the existing 40mph speed limit terminal signs at a point 34m west from the centreline with Wotton Drive and a point 50m east of the centreline with Raikes Lane, in accordance with the current policy;

(iii) Authorise the advertisement of a notice in accordance with the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984, the effect of which will be to implement the proposed speed limit change, revoke any existing traffic orders necessary to implement the change, and, subject to no objections being upheld, that the order be made;

(iv) Authorise delegation of authority to the Area Highway Manager in consultation with the Chairman, Vice-Chairman of the Local Committee and the local divisional member to resolve any objections received in connection with the proposal.

Reasons for decision

A reduced speed limit would reduce traffic speeds and reduced risk and severity of

collisions on this road where there has been a history of collisions including death

and serious injury.