Drivers in Lewisham will face a 20mph speed limit across all council-owned roads from next month.
The borough-wide speed limit aims to encourage "more considerate driving" and safer streets for drivers, pedestrians and cyclists.
Coming into force from September, the permanent scheme applies to all roads except red routes which are owned by Transport for London, private roads and housing estates.
Red routes include hese the South Circular (A205), New Cross Road (A202), Bromley Road leading to Lewisham High Street (A21) and Lewisham Way leading to Lee High Road (A20).
The council hopes the slower speed limit will bring about a "culture change over time where it becomes socially unacceptable to drive more than 20mph in Lewisham".
New 20mph speed limit signs will be placed at the entrance to all borough roads, as well as smaller repeater signs.
What do you think of the new speed limit? Get in touch by calling 01689 885721 or email jessica.bell@london.newsquest.co.uk.
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