Watford
Hertfordshire County Council wants to hear your views on where 20mph speed limits may be appropriate in Watford.
Whilst parts of Watford are already 20mph, local feedback has suggested that lower speed limits may be appropriate in additional parts of Watford.
Our Right Place, Right Pace approach recognises that different roads serve different purposes. Some roads are places where people live, walk, wheel, cycle, shop, access schools and spend time, while others play an important role in helping people travel between communities.
We are asking residents, businesses, schools and local communities to help shape how a future 20mph scheme could look in their area by telling us if, and where they believe lower speed limits are most appropriate. We also recognise that views differ on where 20mph limits should be used and that not every road will be suitable.
By completing the survey, your feedback will help us understand local priorities and inform the potential expansion of a 20mph areas for Watford.
- Improve road safety - Lower speeds reduce the likelihood and severity of collisions, helping protect all road users.
- Encourage walking, cycling and stronger communities - Slower streets encourage walking, cycling and outdoor activity, creating healthier and more welcoming communities.
- Reduce Traffic Noise - Lower speeds generate less noise creating calmer neighbourhoods.
The attached factsheet provides the evidence base for our 20mph programme approach.
Watford Area Map
The interactive map below shows all of the streets in Watford. This map can be used to support your response to our survey and provide further guidance on what we refer to as residential streets, main roads, high streets and shopping areas.
A countywide YouGov survey suggests most people are in favour of 20mph limits around schools and where people live, but that main roads like Waterfields Way, Beechen Grove and Exchange Road should remain at their current speed limit, but we want to hear your views on Watford through this survey.
The map below highlights the following:
Map key:
- Blue-highlighted roads are main roads
- Purple-highlighted streets are High Streets & Shopping Areas
- Green-highlighted roads are residential streets
- Black highlighted streets are existing 20mph
- Blue-dots are Schools.
Have your say
If you live, work, or visit Watford, we'd love to hear your views.
We want to understand what matters most to the community and use your local knowledge to help identify where 20mph speed limits could provide the greatest benefit.
- Providing comments on specific roads or locations
- Sharing any concerns, suggestions, or support for the scheme
Please ensure responses are submitted by 23:59 on Sunday 18 October 2026.
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Introduction
Hertfordshire County Council wants to hear your views on where 20mph speed limits may be appropriate in Watford. Our aim is to create safer, calmer streets for residents, support children walking to school, and make it easier and safer for everyone to move around the area.Your feedback will play an important role in shaping decisions about whether the scheme proceeds and which roads may be included
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