Request ID: FOI-4401-2324 Date published: 25 March 2024
You asked
There has been a 40mph speed restriction in this location for a few months, new enough that SatNavs don’t know about it yet.
I would like the following information:
• The amount of revenue you have received, per month from motorists since this has been in operation.
• The reason the speed restriction operates for several miles and 24/7 365 days when the conditions that were given for its introduction only exist for around 300 yards and a few hours a year - is this a cash cow?
• The exact dates when all of the 40 mph signage was installed - much more has been added recently, including adding larger signs and lights. Also the details of the decision around adding more - was it inadequate to begin with?
We answered
TfL Ref: 4401-2324
Thank you for your request received by Transport for London (TfL) on 1 March 2024 asking for information about speed restrictions on the A20.
Your request has been considered in accordance with the requirements of the Environmental Information Regulations and our information access policy. I can confirm that we hold some of the information you require. Your questions and our replies are as below:
There has been a 40mph speed restriction in this location for a few months, new enough that SatNavs don’t know about it yet.
I would like the following information:
The amount of revenue you have received, per month from motorists since this has been in operation.
The reason the speed restriction operates for several miles and 24/7 365 days when the conditions that were given for its introduction only exist for around 300 yards and a few hours a year - is this a cash cow?
It is the responsibility of the police to enforce speed limits and issue speeding fines, the income from which goes to the Treasury, and not to Transport for London.
The extent of the restriction change was agreed to avoid a number of speed limit changes over a short section and to ensure enforcement could be undertaken via average speed cameras. It is not possible to provide a traffic order to be enforced in rainy conditions only.
The exact dates when all of the 40mph signage was installed - much more has been added recently, including adding larger signs and lights. Also the details of the decision around adding more - was it inadequate to begin with?
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
