Plans to introduce 20mph speed limits across Dundee have stepped up a gear.
Under proposals by Liberal Democrat councillor Fraser Macpherson, the public could get their say on where the lower speed limits should be introduced.
The West End councillor believes cutting traffic speeds would improve safety and reduce the cost of repairing wear and tear on roads.
His proposal comes before the city development committee on Monday evening after fresh guidelines were published by Transport Scotland.
In a report to councillors, city planning chief Mike Galloway said: “Following on from the introduction of 20mph throughout Edinburgh, Transport Scotland have published a good practice guide on 20mph speed restrictions and it is intended that all Scottish local authorities use this guidance for developing future 20mph schemes.
“This guidance replaces all other guidance on 20mph issued by the Scottish Government/Executive and local authorities are encouraged to use this good practice guide.
“When considering the introduction of a 20mph speed restriction there should be an awareness that these are only one element of speed management.
“They should not be set in isolation, but should be considered as part of a range of other measures to manage speeds, improve safety and meet other objectives, including the encouragement of active travel.
“Any decision to lower speed limit to 20mph should seek to avoid the need for extensive police enforcement, as 20mph will not be routinely enforced, unless absolutely necessary and in the interest of casualty reduction.
“The only exception to this is the enforcement of 20mph limits outside schools.
“Where compliance levels are not at an acceptable level, consideration should be given to the addition of traffic calming or reverting to a 30mph limit, necessary.”
Mr Macpherson tabled a similar motion in April last year but it was thrown out by city councillors.
Existing 20mph zones in Dundee include Gowrie Park, which has one of the link roads to Ninewells Hospital, Lothian Crescent, the £2.6 million “spine road” built to improve east-west connections through Whitfield, and South Victoria Dock Road at the harbour.