Councillors have agreed a move which will put the brakes on drivers entering the village of Friockheim near the local primary school.
It follows a speed survey which revealed that drivers heading into the village are turning a blind eye to a school time 20mph limit.
But they have stopped short of making speed limit changes at the opposite end of the village, on the main A933 between Arbroath and Brechin, after roads chiefs said a buffer zone around Friock Toll was not required.
The speed of traffic at both ends of the village was highlighted as concerning by Friockheim Community Council, leading to an approach to the council requesting buffer speed limits in each location.
Council head of technical and property services Ian Cochrane said a week-long speed survey on the B965, at the east end, recorded an average speed of 35.7mph for 85% of vehicles.
“Further analysis showed that there was no marked difference in speeds recorded at the times of activity at nearby Friockheim Primary School when the part-time 20mph limit was in operation,” said Mr Cochrane.
“The results of the speed survey confirmed evidence of the high approach speeds into Friockheim and, considering the results and the close proximity of the school and adjacent playpark, an intermediate 40mph speed limit would be appropriate.”
Mr Cochrane said the situation at the opposite Friockheim Toll end was different, with appropriate signs in advance of the north and southbound approaches on the A933.
“A check of the Angus accident database confirms that there has been one recorded road traffic accident at the junction in the last three years and speed was not listed as a contributory factor in that accident.
“Works have been undertaken at Friockheim Toll in recent years including the provision of upgraded signing, road safety barriers and improvements to junction visibility.
“Taking into consideration the guidance of the Angus speed limit strategy and evidence from accident analysis, the introduction of buffer speed limits on the A933 would not be appropriate.”
Communities committee convener councillor Donald Morrison said: “I am delighted we are being asked to introduce a 40mph buffer zone and am delighted to support it.”
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