A325

House of Lords written question – answered at on 15 June 2005.

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Photo of Earl Attlee Earl Attlee Deputy Chief Whip, Whips, Spokespersons In the Lords, Transport

asked Her Majesty's Government:

According to the principles of advanced driving, how many potential driving hazards there are in the first 1,000 metres of the A325 north of the 30 miles per hour speed limit to the south of Bucks Horn Oak; and what is the prevailing speed limit there.

Photo of Lord Davies of Oldham Lord Davies of Oldham Deputy Chief Whip (House of Lords), HM Household, Captain of the Queen's Bodyguard of the Yeomen of the Guard (HM Household) (Deputy Chief Whip, House of Lords)

The Department for Transport does not hold information about the number of driving hazards there are on the stretch of the A325 in question. The prevailing local speed limit for this stretch of road is determined by Hampshire County Council (as the local traffic authority). This will have been set in accordance with, among other considerations, the characteristics of the road, number of accesses, road function, and visibility, as set out in the Department for Transport roads circular 193. The prevailing speed limit through Bucks Horn Oak to 150m south of Bucks Horn Oak junction with Binsted Road is 50 mph. From 150m south of Bucks Horn Oak it changes to the national speed limit. During the recent roadworks a temporary speed limit of 30 mph was imposed. This has now been removed following substantial completion of the works.

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