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Temporary 20mph Speed Limit Order for A76 Trunk Road

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Published January 27th, 2026
Detected March 19th, 2026
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Summary

The UK Parliament has issued a temporary order establishing a 20mph speed limit on a section of the A76 Trunk Road. This measure is intended to enhance road safety in the specified area.

What changed

This legislation introduces a temporary 20mph speed limit order for a specific section of the A76 Trunk Road in Scotland. The order, issued by UK Parliament, designates this reduced speed limit to address immediate safety concerns or facilitate specific road works.

This rule is binding on all road users within the specified geographical area. Drivers are required to adhere to the new 20mph limit. While no specific compliance deadline is mentioned beyond the effective date, failure to comply with speed limits can result in penalties such as fines and penalty points on a driving license.

What to do next

  1. Ensure all drivers are aware of and comply with the temporary 20mph speed limit on the A76 Trunk Road.

Penalties

Standard penalties for exceeding speed limits apply, which may include fines and penalty points.

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Classification

Agency
UK Parliament
Published
January 27th, 2026
Instrument
Rule
Legal weight
Binding
Stage
Final
Change scope
Minor
Document ID
SSI 2026/147

Who this affects

Applies to
Consumers
Industry sector
4811 Air Transportation
Activity scope
Road Safety
Geographic scope
Scotland GB-SCT

Taxonomy

Primary area
Transportation
Operational domain
Compliance
Topics
Road Safety

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