Hundreds of roads are going to have their speed limit reduced from December, affecting thousands of drivers in Scotland.

If you’re walking along a road and you get struck by a vehicle travelling at 30mph, it’s seven times more likely to be fatal than if you were hit at 20mph. That’s why the Scottish Government is reducing its speed limits in urban areas, striving for slower, safer streets.

Local authorities have been working with Transport Scotland to reduce speeds in villages, towns and cities to enhance road safety. However, it might slightly increase bus journey times.

North Ayrshire Council has announced reductions in speed limit on some roads from 30mph to 20mph. The changes will be rolled out in phases, with more than 2,000 signs scheduled for installation by March 2026.

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