M4 speed limits

[blue matt]

I drove up to Barry to see my mum yesterday ( 1st time since Drakeford locked down Wales before Christmas )

got to Newport and the speed drops down to 50mph with Average speed cams in place

Is this a temporary thing ? ? ? i can somewhat understand it at peak travel times , it keeps the flow of traffic, but on a Sunday afternoon just seems like a waste of time

[Philo2]

Re: M4 speed limits

https://gov.wales/50mph-average-speed-cameras-outside-newport-go-live-two-weeks

Next step will be a 20mph limit on all roads I reckon.

[blue matt]

Re: M4 speed limits

https://gov.wales/50mph-average-spee...live-two-weeks

Next step will be a 20mph limit on all roads I reckon.

so permanent then, as i said, peak times i understand, it'll help the flow of traffic, but other times just appears to be unnecessary

[Philo2]

Re: M4 speed limits

Port Talbot ones have accompanying signs saying it's to help air quality, bit of a joke given the smog coming off the steelworks although I read somewhere they have never issued a fine along there just warning letters.

I wouldn't buy another car without adaptive cruise control, the only way to navigate those 50mph sections on a regular basis without the constant stress of staring at the speedo.

[life on mars]

Re: M4 speed limits

https://gov.wales/50mph-average-spee...live-two-weeks

Next step will be a 20mph limit on all roads I reckon.

At least it will save the planet and assist with electric car use

[the other bob wilson]

Re: M4 speed limits

Port Talbot ones have accompanying signs saying it's to help air quality, bit of a joke given the smog coming off the steelworks although I read somewhere they have never issued a fine along there just warning letters.

I wouldn't buy another car without adaptive cruise control, the only way to navigate those 50mph sections on a regular basis without the constant stress of staring at the speedo.

I’ve stopped driving because staring at my speedo was making me ill.

[Toadstool]

Re: M4 speed limits

Port Talbot ones have accompanying signs saying it's to help air quality, bit of a joke given the smog coming off the steelworks although I read somewhere they have never issued a fine along there just warning letters.

I wouldn't buy another car without adaptive cruise control, the only way to navigate those 50mph sections on a regular basis without the constant stress of staring at the speedo.

I had a fine for driving through the Port Talbot bit - few years back but there used to be fixed cameras there.

[BLUETIT]

Re: M4 speed limits

We’ll all be back on the horse & cart before long

[The Bloop]

Re: M4 speed limits

I noticed that the limit on Western Avenue between the flyover and Ely Bridge has been reduced to 30.
Makes sense to me. 40 always seemed too high on a road without a barrier to separate opposite carriageways.

[life on mars]

Re: M4 speed limits

I think built up housing areas should all be 20 mph .

[Maurice Swan]

Re: M4 speed limits

Have you ever DRIVEN at 20mph....jeepers...

[life on mars]

Re: M4 speed limits

Have you ever DRIVEN at 20mph....jeepers...

To be fair I do around built up areas and streets , takes getting used too, however we have many road bumbs and speed restrictions anyway , so speeds naturally slowed , saw a child leap out recently and was saved by a slow driving speed and awarenessof the driver .

[splott parker]

Re: M4 speed limits

Have you ever DRIVEN at 20mph....jeepers...

Very often difficult to hit the heady heights of 20mph around suburban Cardiff on times.