The trial 30mph speed limit along the A386 Tavistock Road between the Manadon flyover (Outland Road) and Runway Road (north of Derriford roundabout) is to be extended for further evaluation.
An initial review has shown that most drivers have complied with the trial limit since it was introduced but there were increased speeds measured during the Covid-19 lockdown, when far fewer vehicles were on the road.
Compliance has improved again as lockdown measures ease and traffic starts to return to near-normal levels.
Recorded collisions before and after the introduction of the Derriford Transport Scheme are at similar levels but there has been a significant reduction in the number that are speed-related.
This is especially relevant now, with more cyclists using the road and the Government encouraging local highway authorities to promote more active travel where appropriate.
To allow further evaluation of the scheme and the 30mph limit post-lockdown, the Council will be advertising an extension to the existing Temporary Traffic Regulation Order already in place.
This will be valid for a further 18 months but the Council intends to review the position and make a decision on what speed limit should apply after nine months.
Residents will be able to share their views as part of a consultation process at the end of the extended review period.