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20mph speed limit

Wales replaced the default 30 mph speed limit in residential areas with a 20mph limit on Sunday, September 17, 2023. A petition against the change quickly became the largely seen since the start of devolution

'Bus lanes should be exempt from 20mph law', claims new report
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It could encourage people to use public transport rather than cars
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Latest polling shows the group in Wales that supports the 20mph limit
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Overall most people in Wales oppose the change
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No fines have yet been given out for people breaking 20mph law
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Enforcement is now starting at limited locations
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Nearly half of people say they haven't driven slower because of the new 20mph limit
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But an overwhelming majority say it's affected their life for the worse
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Labour MP admits some of Wales' 20mph speed limits are 'frankly bonkers' and review should allow councils to change them back
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'For people trying to get buses and for people trying to get to their clients as care workers and so on it's really difficult'
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Speeding driver tears through 20mph zone and smashes into parked cars in huge bang
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Footage of the incident shows the car speeding through the residential area and captures the deafening smash as it hits parked vehicles
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Mum forced to prove not every road in Wales is 20mph after son's car insurance voided for 'continuously speeding'
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The mum had to go stand next to 60mph and 40mph signs outside the family's village and take photos before the firm would correct their error
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