A major protest is set to take place across Wales on September 17th to mark the first anniversary of the controversial introduction of a 20mph speed limit on most residential roads. Organisers have announced plans for a convoy of vehicles to travel throughout the country, finally gartering in a rally at the Senedd.
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Welsh Government Announces Revisions to Nationwide 20mph Speed Limit Policy
In a move to refine its recently implemented 20mph speed limit across Wales, the Welsh Government has unveiled a series of adjustments following a period of public consultation.
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Welsh Drivers Hit With £1.3 Million in Fines for Breaking 20mph Speed Limits
A significant number of Welsh motorists have been hit with fines exceeding £1.28 million for exceeding the newly implemented 20mph speed limit.
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Welsh speed limits could go back up by the end of the year
Roads could start going back up to 30mph by the end of the year, the Welsh government has announced, just months after lower speed limits were put in place.
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20mph Speed Limit Sign Vandalism Soars
Wales has witnessed a significant rise in vandalism and graffiti targeting speed limit signs since the nationwide rollout of the 20mph default limit in September 2023.
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Drakeford: ‘Genuinely confused’ drivers will not be fined for breaking 20mph law
Mark Drakeford has suggested drivers will not be fined for breaching the new default 20mph speed limit in Wales if they were “genuinely confused”.
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Magistrate steps down from role after 18 years over new default speed limit in Wales
A magistrate in North Wales has stepped down from his role after 18 years in protest at the new default speed limit of 20mph.
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Welsh 20mph speed limits fail to reduce speeds as intended
A report from an independent transport data consultancy has found that roads in Wales that were reduced to 20mph speed limits have only seen a reduction in speed of just 2.3mph.
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More speed camera enforcement to police new 20mph default speed limit in Wales
Additional funds are being allocated to increased speed camera enforcement, to ensure compliance with the new default 20mph speed limit in built-up areas in Wales.
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Plans for 20mph speed limit in residential areas in Wales backed by Senedd
Plans to introduce a 20mph speed limit on residential streets in Wales have passed the first hurdle.
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