New 20mph speed limit in Bridgend aims to boost road safety
As communities across Wales prepare for the introduction of a new 20mph speed limit on 17 September, Bridgend County Borough Council has revealed which local roads the authority believes should feature exemptions from the change. Part of a Welsh Government initiative to improve road safety across Wales, the speed limit change is designed to reduce […]
Proposed introduction of 20mph speed zones to enhance road safety in two of Torbay’s communities
As part of ongoing work to make Torbay’s road safer for all users, the council is to consider implementing 20mph speed zones in the Queensway area of Torquay and Fisher Street area of Paignton. This proactive measure aims to enhance pedestrian and cyclist safety and improve the quality of life for local residents. The roads […]
Welsh Government teams up with police ahead of 20mph roll out
The Welsh Government has teamed up with police forces to help educate motorists ahead of the 20mph default speed limit roll out in September. On Sunday, September 17 Wales will become the first UK nation to introduce a new default 20mph speed limit on restricted roads. To prepare motorists for this significant change, the Welsh […]
Working together to save lives’ – Welsh Government teams up with police ahead of 20mph roll out
The Welsh Government has teamed up with police forces to help educate motorists ahead of the 20mph default speed limit roll out in September. On Sunday, September 17 Wales will become the first UK nation to introduce a new default 20mph speed limit on restricted roads. To prepare motorists for this significant change, the Welsh […]
SWARCO UK & Ireland signs new agreement with Swansea Council to deliver new end-to-end signage solution
Intelligent traffic solution and technology business SWARCO UK & Ireland has signed what it calls a “significant” new contract with Swansea Council to design, install and maintain a bespoke vehicle activated signage solution to support the new 20mph national speed limits, and warn drivers of their high speeds. In March, the Welsh Government passed a […]
20mph switch in Wales will save lives and build stronger communities, says Lee Waters
Reducing speed will not only save lives but will help build stronger, safer communities, Deputy Climate Change Minister Lee Waters has said three months before the introduction of the default 20mph speed limit. Described as the ‘biggest step-change in community safety in a generation’, most streets in Wales that currently have a 30mph speed limit […]
Brake calls for 20mph speed limits around schools
Brake is calling for 20mph speed limits to be implemented around all schools in the UK, as parents report roads aren’t safe for their children to walk to school. According to new research published by Brake, parents and carers across the country say they don’t walk their children to school every day because roads are […]
Powys Council starts preparation for 20 mph transformation
Work to prepare Powys roads for the upcoming default 20mph speed limit will begin this week. On 17 September, the Welsh Government will introduce a default 20mph speed limit on restricted roads across Wales. Restricted roads are generally those where streetlights are placed no more than 200 yards apart and are usually located in residential […]
More of London’s roads having limit cut to 20mph
Transport for London will bring in 20mph speed limits on its roads in Camden, Islington, Hackney, Haringey and Tower Hamlets from tomorrow (31 March). The changes will see almost all the roads in the boroughs have a consistent 20mph speed limit on both the Transport for London Road Network (TLRN) and borough road network. TfL […]
Speed limit to be reduced to 20mph in more areas across Cornwall
Cornwall is one of the first rural areas to cut speed limits from 30mph to 20mph in built up areas to make roads safer for everyone. Cabinet members approved the Cornwall wide roll out that will see the new 20mph limit introduced in phases in urban and residential areas, after hearing how successful pilot schemes to […]