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#Post#: 126489--------------------------------------------------
NIP for 38 in 30 limit A6071 Smithfield, Cumbria
DIR By: Pauliexjr
Date: August 1, 2026, 10:01 am
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Received a NIP for the above. Having looked at Google Street
View I can only count five street lights in the entire length of
the village, these are far more than 200 metres apart and the
only speed limit signs are at either end of the village.
I was under the impression that in areas where there is sporadic
or inadequate street lighting there should be speed limit
repeaters or am I wrong with this?
Also, as it was less than 10% + 9mph am I likely to be offered a
SAC? I should say I live in Scotland, but I know if offered it
would be in England.
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Re: NIP for 38 in 30 limit A6071 Smithfield, Cumbria
DIR By: NewJudge
Date: August 1, 2026, 12:53 pm
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There are two things to consider:
The presence of a system of streetlighting makes a road a
“restricted road” and so subject to a 30mph limit (20mph in
Wales). Repeater signs are not generally permitted. This issue
was discussed a few years ago by some committee or other and the
consensus was that the presence of repeaters on some restricted
roads, but not on others could cause confusion.
The requirement for repeaters in the absence of streetlights is
not so clear cut. First of all, the local authority must have
made a TRO to make the limit enforceable. Then there must be
“terminal” signs denoting where it begins and ends.
Whilst I am not entirely clear (and I’m quite sure someone will
correct me if I’m wrong) , I believe that the rules were changed
(or perhaps clarified) about ten years ago and there is now no
mandate to make repeaters compulsory. Instead, the limit has to
be “adequately conveyed”.
Looking quickly on GSV I can see no streetlighting at all in
Smithfield, but the terminal signs are clear enough. So I
suppose it depends whether you want to give it a run in court on
the basis that the limit was not conveyed adequately.
You should be offered a course for that speed.
#Post#: 126551--------------------------------------------------
Re: NIP for 38 in 30 limit A6071 Smithfield, Cumbria
DIR By: Pauliexjr
Date: August 2, 2026, 4:00 am
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Thanks for that, I have searched high and low but can find no
clear definitions regarding repeaters.
The only way to challenge would be to go to court and TBH I have
a clean licence so even taking points and a fine isn't the end
of the world.
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Re: NIP for 38 in 30 limit A6071 Smithfield, Cumbria
DIR By: JustLoveCars
Date: August 2, 2026, 4:41 am
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--- Quote from: NewJudge link ---
>
> Looking quickly on GSV I can see no streetlighting at all in
Smithfield
>
--- End Quote ---
There are a few, e.g. Here.
HTML https://www.google.co.uk/maps/@54.9795356,-2.8744664,3a,75y,99.07h,89.34t/data=!3m7!1e1!3m5!1sIICZw3IXpb99LC41PcRLqg!2e0!6shttps:%2F%2Fstreetviewpixels-pa.googleapis.com%2Fv1%2Fthumbnail%3Fcb_client%3Dmaps_sv.tactile%26w%3D900%26h%3D600%26pitch%3D0.6584124075312019%26panoid%3DIICZw3IXpb99LC41PcRLqg%26yaw%3D99.0748697560358!7i16384!8i8192?entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI2MDcyOS4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D
They might, just, be within the 183m norm (200 yards) but would
need checking accurately onsite.
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Re: NIP for 38 in 30 limit A6071 Smithfield, Cumbria
DIR By: NewJudge
Date: August 2, 2026, 5:10 am
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Thanks for that, JLC.
I must say I did not look too hard and I concentrated on the
"country" sections either side of that junction.
Approaching the village from the east there appears to be one
lamppost on the right, a good way after the limit begins (as the
road bends to the left), then no more until the first large
building sits, again on the right. It's impossible to tell how
far apart these are.
#Post#: 126635--------------------------------------------------
Re: NIP for 38 in 30 limit A6071 Smithfield, Cumbria
DIR By: sparx
Date: August 2, 2026, 6:59 pm
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JustLoveCars' GSV link has a street lamp in it (A).
(A) east to (B) - 99.66m~
(B) east to (C) - 100m~
(C) east to (D) - 150m~
(D) east to (E) - 150m~
(E) to 30 terminal sign - 126m~
If you go west from (A), it seems from the outset that there is
no more, and it's 286m~ to the terminal sign.
However, if you look back on older GSV, it's a lot more obvious
where there is one hiding in the trees, it's about 150m~ west
from (A), on the bend:
HTML https://maps.app.goo.gl/PNSbMqcKT9EcBMU99
So then the terminal sign west of this hidden lamp is only 130m~
Measured using the Google maps measuring tool, measurements are
all approximate but are so far within the 183m that I don't
doubt they're inside the 200 yards.
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Re: NIP for 38 in 30 limit A6071 Smithfield, Cumbria
DIR By: Pauliexjr
Date: August 3, 2026, 12:36 am
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Thanks for the replies folks, as this is likely (but not
guaranteed) to end in a SAC I'll just 'fess up and return the
NIP, mea culpa!
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Re: NIP for 38 in 30 limit A6071 Smithfield, Cumbria
DIR By: Ratus Ratus
Date: August 15, 2026, 10:43 am
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A bit of the A6071 is also covered by a speed limit order to
increase the 30mph restriction....
The relevant Order is:
CUMBERLAND COUNCIL (VARIOUS ROADS, CARLISLE & DISTRICT)
(CONSOLIDATION AND PROVISION OF SPEED LIMITS) ORDER 2025
Schedule 2
30 mph Speed Limits
Name of Road: Smithfield (A6071)
From its junction with the C1012, for a distance of 261 metres
in a westerly direction.
From its junction with the C1012, for a distance of 614 metres
in an easterly direction.
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