Last year Stratford District Council reviewed its Speed Limits Bylaw, proposing to amend some speed limits within Stratford, Midhirst, Toko and Whangamomona.
Following public consultation, feedback was all in favour of the proposed changes, along with additional requests to reduce the speed on Pembroke Road and Brecon Road.
Council adopted the new bylaw in late 2019 to come into effect on 1 February 2020.
Chief Executive Sven Hanne says Stratford district has changed substantially since most of the existing speed limits were set.
"Just like anything else, speed limits need to be reviewed from time to time to make sure they still best meet the community's needs."