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25/01/2016
New 20mph Speed Limits To Be Introduced In Parts Of Belfast City Centre
New 20mph speed limits are to be introduced in parts of Belfast City Centre.
The limits will come into place on 31 January.
Five pilot 20mph zones are to be launched without the use of physical speed reducing measures such as road humps.
A spokesperson for DRD said: "The introduction of these new speed limit zones are part of the Department's commitment to the Northern Ireland Road Safety Strategy.
"We believe these schemes will improve safety for all users of Belfast city centre particularly pedestrians and cyclists without causing any undue inconvenience for car drivers.
"All the pilots will be closely monitored to evaluate their effectiveness and may be rolled out to similar areas in other parts of Northern Ireland."
The 20mph speed limits will be signed clearly and in accordance with national standards.
(CD/MH)
The limits will come into place on 31 January.
Five pilot 20mph zones are to be launched without the use of physical speed reducing measures such as road humps.
A spokesperson for DRD said: "The introduction of these new speed limit zones are part of the Department's commitment to the Northern Ireland Road Safety Strategy.
"We believe these schemes will improve safety for all users of Belfast city centre particularly pedestrians and cyclists without causing any undue inconvenience for car drivers.
"All the pilots will be closely monitored to evaluate their effectiveness and may be rolled out to similar areas in other parts of Northern Ireland."
The 20mph speed limits will be signed clearly and in accordance with national standards.
(CD/MH)
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