Jersey’s Infrastructure Minister says increasing the island speed limit to 50mph would ‘considerably adversely impact road safety.’
Deputy Kevin Lewis has responded to a petition calling for an increased speed limit on some roads – saying that although vehicles are becoming safer, driver error is still the main cause of accidents.
He says it’s ‘difficult to think’ which roads would be suited to a 50mph limit.
“Even on roads such as Victoria Avenue or the five-mile road, while they may appear suitable, pedestrians need to cross, or there are side roads, and most of the roads currently at 40mph are parish roads, which would not be safe at 50mph due to the width, alignment and frequent junctions or accesses.”
It comes as an island-wide review of speed limits is being carried out, with a view to making the island’s roads safer.
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