Primary Legislation enabling Home Zones to be designated was enacted in 2000 (England and Wales) and 2001 (Scotland). The Home Zone sign applies across the UK.

For an explanation of who makes the rules and the status of various documents click here.

This section covers the following legal framework:

England and Wales

Scotland

Northern Ireland

Legal Framework in Northern Ireland

Signing

Home Zone Signing

Home Zones

Regulatory Framework for Home Zones, 20mph zones and limits

Policy Framework

The documents which provide the broad policy context for developing UK Home Zones are described in the Policy Framework section as follows: