Wales' controversial 20mph speed limit and the near half-million signature petition opposing it will be debated in the Senedd on 22 May. Labour has already said it will not repeal the law which came in last September at a cost of £35M, but opposition AMs will still attempt to get it thrown out and Conservatives have pledged to get it scrapped if they win a majority in 2026. Lexus is making … [Read more...]
Newport M4 50mph limits now enforced
Drivers caught exceeding 50mph on the M4 around Newport face fines from today when cameras are switched on a year after being installed. The limit between junctions 24 and 28 of the motorway around Newport was lowered to 50mph to tackle pollution caused by congestion as traffic bunched up. The Welsh government said it marked the final stage of a plan to improve air quality … [Read more...]