A 20mph speed limit is about to come into effect on a number of streets in a Norfolk town.
Norfolk County Council's traffic order covering six streets on Wymondham's Oakwood Park estate is being introduced from Monday.
The 20mph limit covers Enfield Row, Poppy Street, Jutland Rise, Tipperary Avenue, Wilfred Owens Mews and part of Flanders Rise, on the First World War-themed housing development, off Norwich Road.
Highways officers at County Hall said: "This proposed speed limit zone is intended to make the road network safe and suitable for all users.
"A lower speed limit will contribute to a quieter and calming living environment, reduce traffic-related noise, and improve air quality.
"Reduced speeds are expected to lower the risks of collisions and encourage smoother traffic flow.
"It will provide safer crossing opportunities and a more secure environment for those travelling on foot or by bicycle, particularly children and older residents.
"It will make it safer for all road users and residents in the community."
The speed limit zone was supported by Norfolk police and Wymondham Town Council, although there was a single objection to the proposals.
That objector wanted the 20mph zone to be extended to gravel drives in Flanders Rise and Edith Cavell Close.
But officers said that those roads were private and because they had not been adopted by the county council, they could not form part of the 20mph zone.
Department for Transport guidance is that 20mph zones and 20mph speed limits should be "generally self-enforcing", given road conditions and measures such as signs and traffic calming.
Officials at Norfolk Constabulary previously said the force does not routinely enforce 20mph limits and zones.
But the force has said it will do so if "clear evidence of significant non-compliance or injury collision history supports such action".
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