Drivers “outraged” as Islington introduces temporary 10mph speed limit

Motorists have complained their cars and bikes are stalling after Islington Borough Council introduced a 10mph speed limit on one of its roads. The new restriction is on St John Street, typically a 20mph zone, and runs from Angel underground station to Smithfield Market, says the Daily Mail. The Labour-run authority said the limit will only […]

Council facing legal action over lockdown traffic changes

London’s Islington Council could be taken to court over what’s been described as “draconian” new traffic restrictions implemented during lockdown. The website Reaction, run by political commentator Iain Martin reports that a pre-action protocol letter is the first step in a Judicial Review process that could lead to High Court action to have the measures quashed. […]