FOI request detail

bus speeds - Old Church Road, E4

Request ID: FOI-3542-2223
Date published: 06 April 2023

You asked

F/O from 2934-2223 Dear Sir/Madam Thank you for sending the information as requested under the Freedom of Information Act. I would like you to specify - what is the maximum speed that the 97/215 buses (and any other buses that may use this route if on diversion) are allowed to travel particularly along Old Church Road, London E4? Many thanks.

We answered

TfL Ref: 3542-2223

Thank you for your follow up request received by Transport for London (TfL) on 28 March 2023 asking for information about bus speeds on Old Church Road, E4

Your request has been considered in accordance with the requirements of the Freedom of Information Act and our information access policy.  I can confirm that we hold the information you require. You asked: what is the maximum speed that the 97/215 buses (and any other buses that may use this route if on diversion) are allowed to travel particularly along Old Church Road, London E4?

Buses must comply with the speed limit as should any other vehicle. We have raised any non-compliance with the bus operators.

If this is not the information you are looking for, or if you are unable to access it for any reason, please do not hesitate to contact me.

Please see the attached information sheet for details of your right to appeal as well as information on copyright and what to do if you would like to re-use any of the information we have disclosed.

Yours sincerely


Sara Thomas
FOI Case Management Team
General Counsel
Transport for London

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