twenty is plenty?????

[david small]

Anyone know if the new signs twenty is plenty are enforceable?
We have six where I live first you see a forty miles an hour sign then a twenty plenty (white) then a forty all together.
Can we be fined, loose point's etc�
Thanks in anticipation.

[Robert G]

The enforceable signs have circular, red ring borders. All mandatory speed limit signs have these. I've never heard of your 'twenty is plenty' signs, and I think they sound like some local organisation's attempt to get drivers to proceed at a safer speed through your locality. They should be thought of as notices, for they are not official road traffic signs.

[david small]

Thank you Robert G

[Gef]

They might well be advisory but they are there for a good reason. They are usually found near schools or in built-up areas where children are likely to be playing. Why not just keep to 20mph in these zones?

[PhilLew]

The twenty mph signs my not represent the speed limit but will be there for a reason i.e. a school or accident blackspot and ignoring a warning sign may result in a charge of dangerous or reckless driving rather than speeding!

....which will incurr points and fines etc, these will significantly increase if you kill a child before you are caught!

My advice would be to take heed of the signs they have not just been placed there to anoy you!