Law or policy

20mph speed limit programme for Kingston Vale

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Councillors in Kingston upon Thames approved a 20mph speed limit for Kingston Vale in November 2026, pending statutory consultation.

In November 2026, councillors in Kingston upon Thames approved a plan to reduce the speed limit in Kingston Vale from 30mph to 20mph. This approval is subject to a statutory consultation process. The proposal forms part of a wider programme of measures to reduce speed limits across the Kingston and North Kingston neighbourhood.

The 20mph speed limit programme for Kingston Vale involves changing the speed limit on roads within the area. During the discussion, Councillor Bass stated they were surprised the proposal appeared on the agenda without prior consultation with local councillors.

Key facts

  1. Councillors in Kingston upon Thames approved a plan to reduce the speed limit in Kingston Vale from 30mph to 20mph in November 2026. Source
  2. The approval for the 20mph speed limit in Kingston Vale is subject to statutory consultation. Source
  3. The proposal for Kingston Vale is part of a wider programme to reduce speed limits across the Kingston and North Kingston neighbourhood. Source
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