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New 20mph speed zones for local schools welcomed

Magherafelt SDLP Councillor Christine McFlynn has welcomed the introduction of new 20mph speed zones for local schools. The new speed limits have been established at Spires Integrated Primary, St Pius X College, and High School Magherafelt. Cllr ...

12 Aug 2022 at 15:33

First Minister defends 20mph rollout as speed limit petition hits record 175,000

The Welsh First Minister has rejected calls to scrap the controversial 20mph speed limit for residential roads in Wales after a record 175,000 people signed a petition against it. On Sunday, Wales became the first country in the UK to drop the ...

19 Sept 2023 at 16:11

Petition against 20mph speed limits hits Welsh record with 150,000 signatures

A petition opposing the new 20mph default speed limit in Wales has had a record-breaking number of signatures. More than 150,000 people have signed the petition asking the Welsh Government to “rescind and remove the disastrous 20mph law”. It ...

19 Sept 2023 at 12:35

60,000 people sign petition against 20mph speed limits in Wales

More than 60,000 people have signed a petition calling for 20mph speed limits for residential roads in Wales to be scrapped. On Sunday, Wales became the first country in the UK to drop the default speed limit from 30mph to 20mph for ...

18 Sept 2023 at 15:16

Drivers warned not to rely on sat navs when Welsh roads switch to 20mph

Drivers are being warned not to rely on sat navs for the speed limit on Welsh roads when a cut from 30mph to 20mph is imposed from Sunday. The RAC said motorists should “pay full attention” to signs rather than electronic devices ...

15 Sept 2023 at 09:17

Blanket 20mph speed limits working, says Welsh government

New 20mph limits are helping cut speeds and will save lives, the Welsh Government has insisted. Drivers are travelling on average 4mph slower on main roads in Wales since the rollout of a new lower speed limit for built-up areas,...

21 Feb 2024 at 11:01

Chris Boardman: Rishi Sunak must ‘stick’ with pro-cycling plans

Rishi Sunak has been urged to “stick with” plans to boost walking and cycling by Olympic gold winner Chris Boardman as the Prime Minister vows to combat a supposed “war on motorists”. The cyclist, who is the Government’s active ...

01 Oct 2023 at 16:41

‘Blanket’ 20mph speed limits make roads less safe, says Transport Secretary

Putting in place “blanket” 20mph speed limits means drivers are less likely to slow down on roads where there is a school or children are playing, the Transport Secretary has said. Mark Harper said widespread use of a 20mph ...

30 Sept 2023 at 12:25

20mph speed limit for residential roads comes into force in Wales

Wales has become the first country in the UK to roll out a default 20mph speed limit for residential roads. The scheme begins on Sunday and most roads in Wales that are currently 30mph have become 20mph although councils ...

17 Sept 2023 at 00:01

Mordaunt: Absolutely insane to rollout 20mph on residential roads in Wales

The rollout of a new 20mph speed limit for residential roads in Wales is “absolutely insane”, according to a UK Cabinet minister. Commons Leader Penny Mordaunt said having such a limit as the default for many roads is ...

14 Sept 2023 at 15:50

20mph speed limits defended by Welsh First Minister

The First Minister has again defended the controversial 20mph speed limit on residential roads across Wales as a petition against the rollout has been signed by more than 430,000 people. Earlier this month, Wales ...

26 Sept 2023 at 16:09

Welsh First Minister defends controversial 20mph speed limits

The controversial new 20mph speed limit in Wales will save lives and money, the First Minister has insisted, as he rejected calls to pause the rollout for residential roads. Mark Drakeford said cutting speed ...

11 Sept 2023 at 14:19

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