Councils across Wales are preparing to exempt scores of roads from the new 20mph default speed limit in under a month’s time. The new lower limit is due to take affect on 17 September at a cost of about £26.7 Million to Welsh ratepayers but the legislation means the new lower limit has to come in first and then be rescinded and the current 30mph limit reapplied and roads resigned. This will add … [Read more...]
Wales fire service to assist in 20mph limit education
The Welsh Government has enlisted fire service personnel to team up with police officers and educate motorists ahead of the 20mph default speed limit roll out in September. On Sunday, 17 September Wales will become the first UK nation to introduce a new default 20mph speed limit on restricted roads, but it is already operating in eight pilot areas. To prepare motorists for this significant … [Read more...]