Jersey's top speed is 40mph

Mac Pollard set up the first Green Lane network when he was in the States.

But the Environment and Public Services Committee is supporting recommendations the current 15 miles-per-hour limit is increased to 20 miles-per-hour.

Mr Pollard said, aside from safety issues, changing signs and road markings in the lanes would also cost money which the island can ill-afford to spend.

Limits reviewed

Committee president Deputy Maurice Dubras said it was up to the constables of the different parishes to request the increase.

Mr Pollard said he fought off similar moves when he was a States member to increase the limit and thinks it is folly to consider it again.

He says roads that are two-way and have pavements are in 20 miles-per-hour zones and that such a speed would be dangerous in narrow lanes where there is only room for one car.

Earlier in the week, a review of Jersey's speed limit decided against reducing the top speed from 40mph to 30mph.

The review carried out by Public Services says while some roads should have speed limit cuts, others should be increased.

The committee says this will only be done with the approval of the relevant parish assembly.

Set against international levels, Jersey's speed limit is among the lowest in the world.