Welsh Government says ‘Roads are safer’ compared to last year’s RTC figures
The latest police recorded road collision stats from April – June 2024 show that both collisions (24%) and casualties (24%)…
Category: 20mph speed limits
One Year On: Living Streets Cymru celebrates effectiveness of 20mph speed limits
Living Streets Cymru is celebrating a year since legislation was introduced to reduce speed limits in Wales. “The 20mph speed…
Cabinet Secretary for Transport sets out next steps for 20mph limits
Ahead of the anniversary of the introduction of the 20mph default speed limit in Wales, Cabinet Secretary for Transport and…
Speeding offences in built-up areas down 29%, figures show
Speeding offences in built-up areas are down 29% for July 2024 compared to July 2023. The speeding offences recorded by…
Number of casualties in RTCs reduced since 20mph introduction, says Transport Secretary for Wales
New road collision data published today shows that casualties have reduced on roads since the introduction of the new 20mph…
Lee Waters admits mistakes were made when introducing default 20mph speed limit
A former minister has admitted mistakes were made introducing Wales’ controversial default 20mph speed limit. Lee Waters, who left…
Welsh Conservative candidate for Llanelli says Welsh Gov is “running out of road” on 20mph speed limits
Charlie Evans, Welsh Conservative candidate for Llanelli in the General Election, has launched a “20mph road review”, following the Welsh…
UK Charity says Welsh Gov u-turn on 20mph sacrifices safety of pedestrians
Welsh Government has announced that some 20mph routes in Wales will revert to 30mph. The Transport Secretary has indicated that…
Transport secretary confirms change of course on controversial 20mph policy
Wales’ new transport secretary confirmed a change of course on the controversial 20mph policy but continued to face calls to…
Plaid Cymru leader tells Welsh Gov to “sort it out” in response to partial u-turn on 20mph rule
Responding to the Labour Welsh Government’s partial u-turn on 20mph, Rhun ap Iorwerth, Leader of Plaid Cymru said: “Over six…