A new, reduced speed limit comes into force across most of Bridport town centre from today.
As previously reported, Bridport is one of five communities to have its speed limit reduced, alongside Langton Matravers, Wimborne, Pimperne and Winfrith.
Residents gave their comments, support, or objections to the applications through a process called a Traffic Regulation Order (TRO) consultation earlier in the year.
READ: Bridport: town centre to be reduced to 20mph speed limit
New 20mph signs have appeared along South Street, West Street and East Street, among other locations.
The speed limit has changed from 30mph.
There is also a banner on South Street reminding motorists of the new limit, which aims to reduce the risk of collisions.
The image below sets out the new 20mph zones in blue. Streets highlighted in red are pre-existing 20mph zones. 
Bridport Town Council has shown its support for the Dorset Council scheme.
A town council spokesman said: “We know it won’t be universally popular but it’s worth remembering that there is a 20 per cent chance that a pedestrian will be killed if hit at 30mph, but at 20mph that risk reduces to 2.5 per cent.”
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