Oxfordshire County Council is asking for your views on the proposal to introduce a new 50mph speed limit on the A420 between the existing 50mph limits at Tubney Wood & Parklands Manor. This will create a continuous limit between Fyfield & Cumnor, replacing the existing National Speed Limit in the process. Additionally, accompanying this – a 40mph speed limit on Oaksmere in Appleton is proposed which will lead north-westwards off the A420 to the new 20mph speed limit terminal at the village.
The proposals are being put forward – following investigations by Officers – as part of the Councils ‘Vision Zero’ strategy*, which seeks to work on a safe system approach to reducing fatal and severe injuries to road casualties, the Council proposes to reduce vehicle speeds to safer levels for road users, including pedestrians, cyclists, equestrians, motorcyclists, and all motorists. In light of this, please find links to the following documents:
- Public Notice,
- Statement of Reasons,
- Consultation Plan,
- Draft Traffic Regulation Order – Appleton
- Draft Traffic Regulation Order – Fyfield to Cumnor 50mph speed limit
The proposals are scheduled to be advertised in the Oxfordshire Herald Series newspaper today; Wednesday 09th April 2025 (and the Oxford Times tomorrow, Thursday 10th April), and details are also available to view on the Councils consultation portal at the address below:
https://letstalk.oxfordshire.gov.uk/appletontubney_a420oaksmere_40mph50mph2025
As stated on the notice, any objections or other representations on the proposals should be submitted by Thursday 08th May 2025.
* Further information on ‘Vision Zero’ can be found here: https://www.oxfordshire.gov.uk/transport-and-travel/road-safety/vision-zero