TRANSPORT AND TECHNICAL SERVICES
ROAD TRAFFIC (SPEED LIMITS) (JERSEY) ORDER 2003
Purpose of the Report
To amend the Road Traffic (Speed Limits) (Jersey) Order 2003
Background
The Minister for Transport and Technical Services has supported requests from the Parishes of St John, St Helier, and St Peter for an amendment to the above Order, with regard to:-
- St John
Extending the 30mph speed limit on La Grande Route de St John, and La Route de Nord
- St Helier
Reducing the speed limit on La Rue de Mon Sejour, from 30mph to 20mph
- St Peter
Extending the southern leg of the 20mph speed limit on La Route de Beaumont
Discussion
1. St John
The Connétable of St John has requested that the 30mph speed limit on La Route de Nord be extended to 120 yards beyond La Rue de L’Etocquet, to increase the safety of the elderly residents of Maison Le Marquand when accessing La Route de Nord, from their entrance.
The Connétable has also requested that the 30mph speed limit on La Grande Route de St Jean be extended to 9 yards north of La Rue de Bechet, to facilitate the installation of the new village entry sign.
2. St Helier
The Connétable of St Helier has requested that the speed limit on La Rue de Mon Sejour be reduced from 30mph to 20mph to allow for further traffic calming on this primarily residential parish road.
3. St Peter
The Connétable of St Peter has requested that the 20mph speed limit on La Route de Beaumont be extended south, to just beyond La Rue St Clement to allow this small road, together with La Rue du Presbytere, La Rue des Fosse and La Petite Rue des Fosses to be included in the current 20mph speed limit.
This request is considered necessary due to the nature and narrowness of these small parish roads situated in the vicinity of the Parish Hall.
Recommendation
The Minister approved the attached Amendment No.2, and make it effective from two weeks after the Order is made.
Reason(s) for Decision
At the request of the Connétables, to amend the Road Traffic (Speed Limits) (Jersey) Order 2003.
Action Required
The Minister to instruct his officers to process the Ministerial decision.
Written by: Phil Baudains, Technical Assistant – Traffic and Infrastructure.
Approved by:
Attachments: Road Traffic (Speed Limits) (Amendment No.2) (Jersey) Order 2007