I don't see a problem with 20mph in estate roads, or around schools.
But Newport Road? other "artery" roads? Stupid.
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I don't see a problem with 20mph in estate roads, or around schools.
But Newport Road? other "artery" roads? Stupid.
It's not a blanket 20mph speed limit. Not even all 30mph roads are dropping to 20mph so I take issue with this misinformation.
I do object to artery roads being lowered apart the parts that pass by schools, care homes and other higher risk areas.
Residents have the right to petition their local Council to have roads left at or reinstated to 30mph. The problem with that approach is when my Council sought views those who wanted more artery roads dropped to 20mph made the most noise and more roads dropped to 20mph.
Ultimately a car is something that can kill you.
Driving a car should be a real responsibility.
Impatience at 27 mph , looking at other things at 20 battling with cyclists.
Not good.
If you went to say the police and asked them to put this through as an argument I think they are far more likely to take you off the road. 🤣🤣🤣
Saying that I see all the points you make being something plenty of others will do. Its really just bad driving though.
They tried this where I lived in Poland (30kmh) and it became far more dangerous, those who kept to the previous speed limit continued to comply but it noticeably led to a lot more overtaking, especially on zebra crossings. They had to add large speed bumps in as a result. In my 2 mile journey to work, I had to go over 8 bumps each way.
Ive seen plenty of overtaking in 20s already. Seriously dangerous. It should be backed up by average speed cameras.
The old road from Treharris to Merthyr is virtually all covered by cameras. Everyone has to stick to the limit.
Without it we are going to see seriously poor and dangerous driving by a significant minority.
Living in North Cardiff I have come to accept its use sadly it creates other behaviours when folk get onto a larger stretch of road they immediately push onto higher speeds .
There's a lot written about its benefit to the environment and road casualties but no real impact proof.
Reduced speeds can cause excessive engine idling which in my humble view creates as much harmful chemicals, gases and particle pollution, I think the 50mph Newport limit is barmy .
20 mph through heavily built up areas like Ely is a good thing for the elderly, disabled and children .
Sadly a lot of road causilties are in deprived areas according to one report I read, suggesting care for others is not always a number one priority for some ?
I live in Abergavenny where the default limit was set to 20 about.a year ago. For the vast majority of drivers, I don’t think their driving habits have changed, i.e. weren’t sticking to the speed limit before and they’re still not. So, I’m not really sure what all the fuss is about.
must be more important things to make petitions about...
I bought a new car 2 weeks ago, and for the 1st time in 40yrs driving decided to go for an automatic. Ideal in my opinion for driving around the city at 20 mph.