Consultation launched into 20mph speed limits in Dorking
Surrey County Council is looking to introduce new lower speed zones
Last updated 25th Feb 2026
New 20mph speed limits could soon be introduced across a Surrey town with the public asked for their views.
Surrey County Council is consulting on new lower speed zones on roads surrounding Chalkpit Lane and Rothes Road in Dorking.
Drivers might have to kill their speed to 20mph, with only signs enforcing the action.
The roads include:
- Fairfield Drive
- London Road
- Rothes Road
- Wathen Road
- Mill Lane
- Ansell Road
- Chalkpit Lane
- Station Road
- Park Way
- Curtis Road
- Church Street
- North Street
The aim, the council said, is to make streets safer and more pleasant for people travelling on foot, bike and especially children heading to and from school. Surrey County Council added that lower speed limits can help to reduce personal injury collisions and improve road safety for all users.
The scheme, funded via the Integrated Transport Schemes (ITS), was raised by a county councillor due to concerns about vehicle speeds and safety in Dorking. Although crash map data shows most of the accidents happen on the high street, several incidents also occur on the more residential roads.
Residents may spot a few extra road signs, though council officers say they will only install what’s needed and will make use of existing posts wherever possible to avoid cluttering pavements. Currently, there are no plans for police to step up enforcement. Instead Surrey said the new limits must “self-enforce” and remain credible to drivers.
Information online stressed that action should not wait for someone to be hurt: slower traffic means fewer crashes, and those that do happen are less severe.
Plans and maps for each scheme are now available online, and residents living in or near the affected roads are being encouraged to take part in the consultation and share their feedback. Residents can comment on the scheme until March 20.