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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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.
A significant number of Welsh motorists have been hit with fines exceeding £1.28 million for exceeding the newly implemented 20mph speed limit.
(more…)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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Transport Secretary Ken Skates has announced that there will be significant changes to the 20mph speed limit policy in Wales.
This enforcement marks a shift from the initial six-month grace period following the September 2023 implementation of the reduced speed limit.
The long-awaited enforcement of Wales’ blanket 20mph speed limit is set to begin tomorrow (Sunday 17th December 2023), much to the dismay of many drivers who have expressed their concerns about the impact of this reduction on traffic flow and road safety.
(more…)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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Drivers in Wales have been warned not to rely on their sat-navs for the new 20mph speed limit, which comes into effect on Sunday, September 18, 2023.
A total of 31 new speed cameras will be switched on in Wales on Monday, June 26.
(more…)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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The Welsh Government has delayed a consultation on pavement parking, which was due to take place this year.
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Drivers could be charged to use Wales’ trunk roads under landmark climate change legislation.
Following a year-long review across the country, the Welsh Roads Review Panel found that all infrastructure plans must be put on hold, as the Government don’t want any more cars on the roads or emissions in the atmosphere.
The proposed new law – which will come into force in September next year if approved – comes following a 12-week consultation period which was launched in July last year. Now, Senedd members will vote whether or not the new rules will be implemented.