A lower speed limit should reduce accidents on a busy road after people living nearby raised safety fears, according to the council.
Leeds City Council proposed a reduction in the speed limit on part of Otley Old Road in Bramhope from 60mph to 40mph.
A council report said people were worried about the speed motorists were travelling past houses and business between Cookridge Lane and Dean Lane.
There had been four collisions in the past five years which were classed as “slight” but resulted in injuries.
Other damage-only crashes could have been avoided with lower vehicle speeds.
The report said: “There is an ongoing road traffic collision pattern on Otley Old Road which shows a continuing health and safety risk to members of the public and residents.”
The council advertised the speed limit plan, inviting public representations.
A decision notice dated 12 June said an objector who said a 50mph limit would be more appropriate had been overruled.
The report said the route was used by cyclists, walkers and runners who would be safer with a 40mph limit.
It said: “By overruling the objections received, Leeds City Council can introduce the lower 40mph speed limit.
“This will benefit users of Otley Old Road and residents through shorter stopping distances and greater approach times, allowing for safer use of the route overall, including junction manoeuvres.”
Surveys would be carried out to monitor the effect of the speed limit reduction.
The report added: “A reduction in speed limit may encourage the use of this route by cyclists, walkers and runners, supporting the council’s push towards a more healthy city.”
