Speed limits are changing on roads in Perth and Kinross during 2025, as part of the local introduction of a new national speed strategy.
By the end of 2025, all unrestricted roads in urban areas around Scotland will have a default 20mph speed limit under the Transport Scotland strategy. The aim is to consistently reduce the risk of conflict between different road users and therefore also cut the levels of road traffic collisions and casualties across the country.
All urban streets within Perth and Kinross have been assessed, and adjustments to speed limits made in agreement with the councillors for each ward. Some key transport routes into larger towns will continue to have a 30mph speed limit on the periphery of the settlement but be lowered to 20mph in the town centres themselves. Where A and B roads have limited buildings along them, or have housing restricted to one side of the road, the 30mph limit will be retained.
The assessment has additionally identified locations for new 30mph and 40mph limits, and where these limits already exist, those locations which should be amended because of the new 20mph limit being introduced.
Each change is being put in place via a Temporary Traffic Regulation Order (TTRO), which can be in place for up to 18 months, and would be made permanent if the change proves successful. All the new 20mph limits are being introduced, in the first instance, through road signage at the beginning and end of the speed limit section and reminder signs within it to highlight the change.
The impact of the changes will be assessed via speed monitoring at selected sites representing the different road environments within the Council's network. The data gathered in this way will also help determine where physical speed reduction measures may be needed in addition to the road signs.
Introduction of the new speed limits by geographic area is already underway, with new signs installed in Crieff and Comrie along the A85 corridor at the same time as works being carried out by BEAR Scotland, along with works as part of the Cross Tay Link Road mitigation measures. The third phase, covering Braco, Greenloaning and Muthill (Council Ward 7) is now underway following site meetings with local community councils.
Convener of Economy and Infrastructure, Councillor Eric Drysdale said: "Improving the consistency of speed limits in our urban areas is important in trying to protect road users, particularly the most vulnerable, and reduce collisions. The changes being made over the course of 2025 as part of delivering locally on the national strategy from Transport Scotland are intended to make a real difference to road safety in Perth and Kinross. I would encourage motorists to be aware of the changes and drive to the new speed limits as they are put in place."
Inspector Gordon Dickson from Police Scotland said: "Road safety is a priority and we work closely with partner agencies to ensure this.
"The dangers of speeding are well-known. People who speed not only put themselves at risk, but also other members of the public and drivers should take responsibility for their own actions when they get behind the wheel.
"We urge drivers to remain within the speed limit and help ensure safety for themselves and other road users."
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