Seasonal speed limits return to Guernsey coastal roads
Seasonal speed limits on some of Guernsey's coastal roads have come into force for the summer.The States of Guernsey said several roads on the island would have their limits dropped from 35mph to 25mph on Sunday, remaining in place until 30 September.The new limits are in place from Loophole Tower, opposite La Rocquette Road, to Fort Hommet access road, in Vazon, and on Route de la Lague and Route de Rocquaine, between Imperial Hotel and La Route du Coudre in the Rocquaine Bay area.Petit Bot Road and La Rue des Pages have also been made one-way roads in the direction away from the coast from 10:00 and 19:00 BST, the States added.
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