by John Prince
An 18-month long experimental traffic order on roads in Hedon that has restricted traffic to 20mph has been made permanent.
Forty-six roads in the town are now subject to the restrictions which came into force on Sunday, September 20, in a move to improve safety and make drivers think twice about speeding in the historic market town.
The project was developed alongside local ward councillors and Hedon Town Council in March 2025, following resident feedback and road assessments to improve community safety, and create a more pedestrian-friendly road system.
Hedon Town Council and South West Holderness ward councillor Steve Gallant said that most residential areas were now covered by 20mph limits and signage was already in place following the trial, which he says showed a “measurable reduction” in average road speeds.
“It’s not about the police catching people doing 24mph and giving them a ticket,” he said. “It’s about getting people to change their mindset and realise that they should drive more slowly and with care and attention.
“I’m pleased that it’s been well received. The feedback I’ve had from residents is they want it extending to some of the other roads in the town where people are still driving too fast.
“So hopefully in the future we’ll try to get it extended to cover the rest of the town.”
Cllr Gallant said there were no plans for ANPR or CCTV cameras as part of the scheme.
East Riding Council said: “These 20mph zones in Hedon are already in place. They have been since the council introduced an experimental traffic order in March 2025, following a public survey we carried out in 2024.
“This order is to make the zones permanent.
“The 20mph scheme in Hedon has been developed in partnership with local ward councillors and Hedon Town Council following feedback from residents and consideration of local road conditions.
“The aim is to encourage lower vehicle speeds and support a safer environment on residential streets.
“The council has considered both feedback received through the statutory process and the results of speed monitoring undertaken since the scheme was introduced, which showed reductions in average vehicle speeds across most surveyed locations.
“The limits have the appropriate signs and road markings installed, with enforcement a matter for Humberside Police.”
A 30mph zone is also in place on Farbridge Lane from the junction with Haven Basin Road to a point 400 metres south.
A copy of the order and relevant plan can be viewed during office hours at Hedon customer service centre in St Augustine’s Gate.
Anyone wishing to question the validity of the order or any provision contained within it on the grounds that it is not within the powers conferred by the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984, can do so to the High Court within six weeks from Sunday, September 20.