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Residential 20 mile per hour speed limit sign

New 20 mph residential speed limit

Lakewood has officially adopted a 20 mph speed limit for residential streets, creating safer, quieter and more livable neighborhoods for everyone.

On Sept. 23, 2024 Lakewood City Council adopted this new speed limit for neighborhoods. Watch the Recording.

Whether you're walking to school, riding your bike or backing out of your driveway, the reduced speed limit is designed to protect everyone who uses our neighborhood streets.

Free Yard Signs now available

A sign that says slow down in a front yard

Help spread the word about Lakewood's new 20MPH residential speed limit by picking up a free "Slow Down" yard sign today! This sign serves as a friendly reminder for neighbors to slow down and keep our streets safer for everyone. It's one of the many strategies we're using, alongside new neighborhood entrance signs, updated speed limit signage, and increased enforcement, to raise awareness and promote safer driving in our community.

Pick up a free "Slow Down" yard sign at the City Clerk’s Office to remind neighbors to drive safely. Pick them up at the Lakewood Civic Center (480 S. Allison Pkwy.) any time from Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. 

What You Need to Know

  • New Speed Limit: The speed limit on residential streets is now 20 mph unless posted otherwise. Even if there isn’t a speed limit sign, the new default speed is 20 mph in neighborhoods.
  • Where It Applies: This change applies to local streets within neighborhoods that directly serve homes and foster a sense of community. Larger collector and arterial streets are not affected.
  • Sign Updates:
    • City crews are installing over 475 new speed limit signs at neighborhood entry points and 21 signs at major city entry points.
    • Old speed limit signs are being removed, but remember, even without a posted sign, the law is 20 mph on neighborhood streets unless otherwise noted.

    • If you believe an official speed limit sign is needed at a main entrance to your neighborhood, you can submit a request through Request Lakewood.

  • Consistency Across the Region: Lakewood joins neighboring cities like Denver and Golden in adopting a 20 mph limit on residential streets, ensuring consistent expectations for drivers.

The Road to 20 mph

20 mph timeline infographic

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Community Engagement Site

Below is a map highlighting streets where the 20mph residential speed limit does NOT apply. Areas in gray are residential streets and the 20 mph residential speed limit applies unless otherwise posted.

Be Part of the Solution
Driving at 20 mph may feel slow, but that’s the point—safer streets start with you. By following the 20 mph limit, even on streets without posted signs, you’re making Lakewood’s neighborhoods safer for children, pedestrians, cyclists and drivers. 

Together, we can create a calmer, safer Lakewood. Drive 20 mph on residential streets and make a difference in your neighborhood today!

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