Published 12 days ago

20mph speed limits on Welsh roads may return to 30mph by end of the year

The Welsh government plans to modify the default 20mph speed limit, implemented as part of the Labour party's 2021 Senedd election promises.
Controversy surrounds the potential reversal of the 20mph speed limit in Wales, with a highly-signed petition calling for its removal.
A petition to eliminate the 20mph speed limit in Wales garnered significant support, breaking Senedd records.

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The Guardian

Welsh government may reverse 20mph limit on hundreds of roads – but denies U-turn

Minister admits mistakes have been made but says speed limit will remain in high-risk areasHundreds of roads and streets where a 20mph speed limit was introduced under a controversial law could be returned to 30mph, as the Labour-led government admitted mistakes had been made over the policy.The Welsh government denied it had performed a U-turn and insisted the default 20mph for roads in built-up areas would remain to prevent deaths and save the…

12 days ago·London, United Kingdom

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Shropshire Star

Some 20mph roads in Wales to go back to 30mph 'before the end of the year'

Ken Skates, the Welsh transport minister, has announced that the government in Cardiff Bay will be revising its guidance to the council on which roads can be exempted from the new lower 20mph speed limit.

12 days ago·Ketley, United Kingdom

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Evening Standard

Welsh speed limits could go back up by the end of the year

Ken Skates, the Welsh transport minister, has announced the Welsh government will be revising its guidance on which roads must be 20mph.

12 days ago·London, United Kingdom

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Wales Online

Live updates as Welsh Government set to announce changes to 20mph speed limit

The Welsh transport minister is set to outline the future of Wales' 20mph default speed limit

12 days ago

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Sky News UK

Welsh government set to announce changes to 20mph limits

Former first minister Mark Drakeford, who stepped down last month after five years, had said the reduced limits would "save lives".

12 days ago·United Kingdom

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GB News

20mph speed limit roads could be axed from September in Welsh U-turn after controversial law changes

Drivers in Wales could see the removal of mandated 20mph speed limit roads across the country before the end of year, despite major law changes being introduced just months ago.The Welsh Government said it would "listen to the people" and work with councils to deliver targeted change after the controversial rollout of 20mph roads.In a speech to the Welsh Senedd, Transport Secretary Ken Stakes said citizens of Wales would be at the heart of the d…

12 days ago·London, United Kingdom

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