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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

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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.

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”.

But scientists say the world could get back to 1.5C through deep, rapid emissions cuts and removing carbon from the atmosphere