Some thoughts on the Road Safety Strategy and implementing 20mph limits

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Emily Price  Road safety campaigners have slammed Reform UK Senedd Members and the right-wing press for wrongly linking an increase in Welsh road deaths to the default 20mph speed limit. Official Welsh Government statistics show that 91 people were killed in road collisions in Wales last year, seven more than in 2024. The figures have […]

Some thoughts on the Road Safety Strategy and implementing 20mph limits

Elgan Hearn, Local Democracy Reporter Long-awaited speed restrictions are set to be introduced in a village where residents have campaigned for action following a series of crashes. Powys Council plans to introduce a 20mph limit through Crai, near Brecon, and reduce the limit on the surrounding stretch of the A4067 from 60mph to 50mph. The […]

Birmingham proposes a blanket 20mph limit for urban roads, sparking debate on road safety versus driver freedom. With evidence showing significant reductions in casualties and collisions, advocates argue that safer streets should be prioritized over concerns from motorists. Explore the impact of speed regulations on community well-being and public health.

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Letters: The advantages of 20mph speed limits are celebrated by Rod King, while John Hopkin says drivers who speed won’t be deterred unless tougher action is taken against them

The Scottish Government is committed to the implementation of 20 mph speed limits on those roads where it is appropriate to do so, by the end of March 2026. This will help enhance road safety and create safer, more liveable communities. Our 2025 Programme for Government firms up this position with a commitment of “Making our roads safer and reducing the numbers killed or injured, through delivery of 20 mph speed limits on appropriate roads by the end 2025-26”.

European cities are proving that lower urban speeds save lives and create safer, healthier and more liveable streets. But cities need EU and national support to deliver Vision Zero.

Almost 800 streets across the south and east of Glasgow are set to benefit from safer 20mph speed limits, with new signage due to be installed from next month.

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There are howls of protest from the right about plans for Birmingham to be a 20mph city. But it will be a good thing, and others will follow, says transport writer and podcaster Christian Wolmar

Birmingham 20mph roads will become the standard on all local routes under a new city vision, shifting speed policy from one-off schemes into network management.

The West Midlands road safety commissioner backs city council plans for B and C roads.

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How do we create streets that are safer, healthier and more people-focused?  Speed is one of the most influential factors.  The relationship between speed and…

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We support those communities that want 20mph where people are