Consultation on 20mph speed limit is open

A public consultation has been launched to gather feedback from residents on North Ayrshire Council’s recent implementation of the National 20mph speed limit Strategy.

The online survey, titled North Ayrshire Council 20mph Public Consultation, opened earlier this month and you can complete it here.

It will remain open for eight weeks until 26 August and staff who live in all six localities are encouraged to complete it and have their say.

The Scottish Government has committed to working with local authorities to reduce the speed limit in our towns, cities and villages to 20mph where appropriate.

The driving force behind the change is to improve safety – with evidence showing when a vehicle collides with a pedestrian at 30mph, they are seven times more likely to die than at 20mph.

Through Scotland’s National 20mph Strategy, the government’s vision is “Slower today for a safer tomorrow”.

The Council is inviting feedback from residents, businesses and road users following the temporary introduction of 20mph speed limits across residential streets and selected urban areas.

The consultation aims to understand public views and experiences of the measures, including their impact on road safety, active travel and local communities.

Feedback from the consultation will help inform decisions on the permanent implementation and future development of the 20mph programme.

Published July 10, 2026