New 20mph limits to come into force in Brighton and Hove

The next phase of 20mph limits in Brighton and Hove will come into force in a fortnight’s time.

Politicians on Brighton and Hove City Council approved extending the restrictions into areas outside the central zone in March.

With blackened-out signs popping up across the city. the local authority has confirmed the limits will come into force on Monday June 16.

However, like the existing limits in the city centre, council leaders have warned the restrictions will be largely self-enforced.

A council spokeswoman said: “The aim of introducing the limit is to improve the street environment for all road users, including car drivers, by reducing the number and severity of collisions and casualties on the city’s roads, improving traffic flows and making the city a safer and better place to live in.

“We hope that making the streets safer and more pleasant to use will encourage more cycling and walking especially for local trips.

“This will not only bring road safety benefits, but will also help to improve overall health and wellbeing, reduce congestion and could improve air quality.”

20mph limits were first introduced in more than 500 city centre streets in 12 months ago.

Phase two will see the limits extended into west Hove, Patcham, Hollingbury, Moulsecoomb and Bevendean.

Phase three of the scheme, to widen it out to Hangleton, Woodingdean, Rottingdean, and Portslade, were revealed in March.

Depending on the results of a consultation, they could be introduced next year.