Speed limit to be lowered to 20mph in Wales

[ToTaL ITK]

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I think 20mph is too high..most of you are rage raod drivers and can't even navigate a roundabout..I would lower it to 15mph and see how you get on.

[life on mars]

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TWO areas in Monmouthshire which had been part of the Welsh Government’s 20mph trial will revert back to 30mph, the council has confirmed.

Last month, the Senedd voted to bring in a new law that will cut speed limits from 30mph to 20mph on most residential roads across Wales from next September.

The government claims the lower speeds will improve road safety, but some Caldicot residents questioned these claims and called for the changes to be scrapped.

Monmouthshire County Council has confirmed proposals to change two areas on the B4245 – known as the Caldicot Bypass – back to a 30mph limit after “concerns have been received regarding the speed limit.”

The council set out plans for the B4245 to revert to 30mph at Caldicot from Woodstock Way to the Mitel roundabout – although a part-time 20mph limit would be in place during school start and finish times.

And the 20mph limit will also be removed from the Mitel roundabout to Portskewett, reverting to 30mph until just before the bridge over the old railway line.

Elsewhere on the B4245, the 20mph limit will remain in place in Magor and Undy, in Rogiet, and in Caldicot – between Longfellow Road and Woodstock Way.

The council has proposed the speed limit on the B4245 between Undy and Rogiet is lowered from 60mph to 40mph.

Between Rogiet and Caldicot, it is proposed that the B4245 remains at 40mph

[Hilts]

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TWO areas in Monmouthshire which had been part of the Welsh Government’s 20mph trial will revert back to 30mph, the council has confirmed.

Last month, the Senedd voted to bring in a new law that will cut speed limits from 30mph to 20mph on most residential roads across Wales from next September.

The government claims the lower speeds will improve road safety, but some Caldicot residents questioned these claims and called for the changes to be scrapped.

Monmouthshire County Council has confirmed proposals to change two areas on the B4245 – known as the Caldicot Bypass – back to a 30mph limit after “concerns have been received regarding the speed limit.”

The council set out plans for the B4245 to revert to 30mph at Caldicot from Woodstock Way to the Mitel roundabout – although a part-time 20mph limit would be in place during school start and finish times.

And the 20mph limit will also be removed from the Mitel roundabout to Portskewett, reverting to 30mph until just before the bridge over the old railway line.

Elsewhere on the B4245, the 20mph limit will remain in place in Magor and Undy, in Rogiet, and in Caldicot – between Longfellow Road and Woodstock Way.

The council has proposed the speed limit on the B4245 between Undy and Rogiet is lowered from 60mph to 40mph.

Between Rogiet and Caldicot, it is proposed that the B4245 remains at 40mph

Isnt this the same report and same roads from a few days ago posted with a link to the story?

[life on mars]

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Isnt this the same report and same roads from a few days ago posted with a link to the story?

God knows I am a few warped years behind most

[sneggyblubird]

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What I didn't realise was the local authorities have the powers to override the 20mph speed limit on roads where they see fit.So if they think a road is better off at thirty they can adjust accordingly without recourse to the WAG.

[North Cardiff Blue]

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https://www.walesonline.co.uk/news/wales-news/i-battered-obeying-speed-limit-33502992

'I was battered for obeying 20mph speed limit' Pensioner speaks out about 'terrifying' road rage incident

A grandfather was punched in the face simply for adhering to the 20mph speed limit. Dashcam footage captured the moment Christopher Shaw, 40, jumped from his van to strike Christopher Lavis, then 68, leaving him with a fractured right cheekbone and eye socket as well as a broken nose and concussion.

The unprovoked assault in Brynmenyn, Bridgend county, happened hours before Mr Lavis was scheduled to undergo a cardiac examination, which had to be delayed because of the attack. Mr Lavis' wife Elizabeth Lavis, 68, sat helpless in the passenger seat as the brutal assault unfolded.

Mr Lavis slammed the 12-month suspended sentence handed to Shaw last week. The pensioner has not driven since the attack due to anxiety and has been left relying on a walking stick for stability.

He said the violence appeared to be provoked by his "simple act of courtesy" in giving way to oncoming traffic and maintaining the proper speed of 20mph.

Mr Lavis, from Brynmenyn, told SWNS: "The reason he [the judge] didn't give him a jail sentence is because this bloke has his own roofing business and people rely on him for their jobs. To me, I don't give a monkey's if you're Donald Trump. If you employ people, you should have thought of that before you thumped somebody. I was very, very disappointed that it wasn't a custodial sentence."

At around 8.15am on July 30, Mr Lavis had heard a beeping horn from a van behind him, which was flashing its lights. "He pulled over into another street to allow the van to pass and then carry on his way," prosecutor Ben Jones told Newport Crown Court.

Mr Lavis later came to a stop to give way to oncoming traffic. The same van then appeared behind him and at that point Shaw exited the van, opened the driver-side door of Mr Lavis' car and attacked him.

After throwing the punch, Shaw stopped Mr Lavis from closing his car door and continued to shout at him before finally allowing him to shut it.

Mr Lavis was treated at the University Hospital of Wales in Cardiff for his injuries.

He said: "I'm still suffering today... I've got balance issues that [mean] my head doesn't feel steady. I'm stumbling quite a bit, tripping over things. Before the incident I had no problems at all. I used to run the parkrun every Saturday. This has really impacted on my life."

Mrs Lavis described the incident as "deeply traumatic" and said she was "terrified" when she saw Shaw's punch had caused her husband to "immediately begin bleeding heavily".

Shaw, of Heol Glannant in Bettws, initially told police he had thrown the punch in self-defence but later pleaded guilty to ABH (actual bodily harm) assault. He had six previous offences including an assault from 25 years ago.

His solicitor Derrick Gooden described the attack as "entirely out of character" and told the court his "remorseful" client would be happy to pay compensation within 28 days.

The judge, Recorder Paul Lewis KC, said: "He has a roofing business that employs people who are dependent on him, he has a family, a niece, and he pleaded guilty at the earliest opportunity. On balance, by a whisker, it seems to me that although the offence demands a sentence of imprisonment it is one the court can suspend."

Turning to Shaw, he said: "What you did that day was inexcusable and unjustified. I accept, however, you are remorseful and ashamed."

The judge imposed a one-year jail term suspended for two years, £1,500 in compensation, 50 hours of unpaid work, a £187 victim services surcharge and £150 in prosecution costs.

[stevo]

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6 previous offences including assault and he gets a suspended jail term

[Tuerto]

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6 previous offences including assault and he gets a suspended jail term

In fairness, he's a roofer. I've never known one without a serious drink problem and a sizeable charge sheet.

[jeepster]

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https://www.walesonline.co.uk/news/w...limit-33502992


'I was battered for obeying 20mph speed limit' Pensioner speaks out about 'terrifying' road rage incident

A grandfather was punched in the face simply for adhering to the 20mph speed limit. Dashcam footage captured the moment Christopher Shaw, 40, jumped from his van to strike Christopher Lavis, then 68, leaving him with a fractured right cheekbone and eye socket as well as a broken nose and concussion.

The unprovoked assault in Brynmenyn, Bridgend county, happened hours before Mr Lavis was scheduled to undergo a cardiac examination, which had to be delayed because of the attack. Mr Lavis' wife Elizabeth Lavis, 68, sat helpless in the passenger seat as the brutal assault unfolded.

Mr Lavis slammed the 12-month suspended sentence handed to Shaw last week. The pensioner has not driven since the attack due to anxiety and has been left relying on a walking stick for stability.

He said the violence appeared to be provoked by his "simple act of courtesy" in giving way to oncoming traffic and maintaining the proper speed of 20mph.

Mr Lavis, from Brynmenyn, told SWNS: "The reason he [the judge] didn't give him a jail sentence is because this bloke has his own roofing business and people rely on him for their jobs. To me, I don't give a monkey's if you're Donald Trump. If you employ people, you should have thought of that before you thumped somebody. I was very, very disappointed that it wasn't a custodial sentence."

At around 8.15am on July 30, Mr Lavis had heard a beeping horn from a van behind him, which was flashing its lights. "He pulled over into another street to allow the van to pass and then carry on his way," prosecutor Ben Jones told Newport Crown Court.

Mr Lavis later came to a stop to give way to oncoming traffic. The same van then appeared behind him and at that point Shaw exited the van, opened the driver-side door of Mr Lavis' car and attacked him.

After throwing the punch, Shaw stopped Mr Lavis from closing his car door and continued to shout at him before finally allowing him to shut it.

Mr Lavis was treated at the University Hospital of Wales in Cardiff for his injuries.

He said: "I'm still suffering today... I've got balance issues that [mean] my head doesn't feel steady. I'm stumbling quite a bit, tripping over things. Before the incident I had no problems at all. I used to run the parkrun every Saturday. This has really impacted on my life."

Mrs Lavis described the incident as "deeply traumatic" and said she was "terrified" when she saw Shaw's punch had caused her husband to "immediately begin bleeding heavily".

Shaw, of Heol Glannant in Bettws, initially told police he had thrown the punch in self-defence but later pleaded guilty to ABH (actual bodily harm) assault. He had six previous offences including an assault from 25 years ago.

His solicitor Derrick Gooden described the attack as "entirely out of character" and told the court his "remorseful" client would be happy to pay compensation within 28 days.

The judge, Recorder Paul Lewis KC, said: "He has a roofing business that employs people who are dependent on him, he has a family, a niece, and he pleaded guilty at the earliest opportunity. On balance, by a whisker, it seems to me that although the offence demands a sentence of imprisonment it is one the court can suspend."

Turning to Shaw, he said: "What you did that day was inexcusable and unjustified. I accept, however, you are remorseful and ashamed."

The judge imposed a one-year jail term suspended for two years, £1,500 in compensation, 50 hours of unpaid work, a £187 victim services surcharge and £150 in prosecution costs.

Was it you

[Dorcus]

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He deserves to (fall) off the roof. Horrible kent

[NYCBlue]

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Bridgend is a county now?

How the **** can you assault a pensioner, in a road rage incident no less and not get jail time? Is it not obvious that this person should not be driving, let alone at large in the community? If someone takes a moment to decide if they want "fries with that" is he going to beat them up?

So now, what's to stop someone pleading that the reason they were doing 30mph in a 20mph zone is that they feared for their safety if they slowed down?

[Cyncoed Dave]

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Stand by lads
It looks very much like a return to the early 70's is on the cards.
I refer to the suggestion that the impending energy crisis, will necessitate reducing the national speed limit from 70 mph, down to 50mph..
I well remember having to stick to 50mph on the M4 all the way to London.
That was fun...

[Hilts]

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Stand by lads
It looks very much like a return to the early 70's is on the cards.
I refer to the suggestion that the impending energy crisis, will necessitate reducing the national speed limit from 70 mph, down to 50mph..
I well remember having to stick to 50mph on the M4 all the way to London.
That was fun...

Pray for NCB.

[delmbox]

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https://www.walesonline.co.uk/news/w...limit-33502992


'I was battered for obeying 20mph speed limit' Pensioner speaks out about 'terrifying' road rage incident

A grandfather was punched in the face simply for adhering to the 20mph speed limit. Dashcam footage captured the moment Christopher Shaw, 40, jumped from his van to strike Christopher Lavis, then 68, leaving him with a fractured right cheekbone and eye socket as well as a broken nose and concussion.

The unprovoked assault in Brynmenyn, Bridgend county, happened hours before Mr Lavis was scheduled to undergo a cardiac examination, which had to be delayed because of the attack. Mr Lavis' wife Elizabeth Lavis, 68, sat helpless in the passenger seat as the brutal assault unfolded.

Mr Lavis slammed the 12-month suspended sentence handed to Shaw last week. The pensioner has not driven since the attack due to anxiety and has been left relying on a walking stick for stability.

He said the violence appeared to be provoked by his "simple act of courtesy" in giving way to oncoming traffic and maintaining the proper speed of 20mph.

Mr Lavis, from Brynmenyn, told SWNS: "The reason he [the judge] didn't give him a jail sentence is because this bloke has his own roofing business and people rely on him for their jobs. To me, I don't give a monkey's if you're Donald Trump. If you employ people, you should have thought of that before you thumped somebody. I was very, very disappointed that it wasn't a custodial sentence."

At around 8.15am on July 30, Mr Lavis had heard a beeping horn from a van behind him, which was flashing its lights. "He pulled over into another street to allow the van to pass and then carry on his way," prosecutor Ben Jones told Newport Crown Court.

Mr Lavis later came to a stop to give way to oncoming traffic. The same van then appeared behind him and at that point Shaw exited the van, opened the driver-side door of Mr Lavis' car and attacked him.

After throwing the punch, Shaw stopped Mr Lavis from closing his car door and continued to shout at him before finally allowing him to shut it.

Mr Lavis was treated at the University Hospital of Wales in Cardiff for his injuries.

He said: "I'm still suffering today... I've got balance issues that [mean] my head doesn't feel steady. I'm stumbling quite a bit, tripping over things. Before the incident I had no problems at all. I used to run the parkrun every Saturday. This has really impacted on my life."

Mrs Lavis described the incident as "deeply traumatic" and said she was "terrified" when she saw Shaw's punch had caused her husband to "immediately begin bleeding heavily".

Shaw, of Heol Glannant in Bettws, initially told police he had thrown the punch in self-defence but later pleaded guilty to ABH (actual bodily harm) assault. He had six previous offences including an assault from 25 years ago.

His solicitor Derrick Gooden described the attack as "entirely out of character" and told the court his "remorseful" client would be happy to pay compensation within 28 days.

The judge, Recorder Paul Lewis KC, said: "He has a roofing business that employs people who are dependent on him, he has a family, a niece, and he pleaded guilty at the earliest opportunity. On balance, by a whisker, it seems to me that although the offence demands a sentence of imprisonment it is one the court can suspend."

Turning to Shaw, he said: "What you did that day was inexcusable and unjustified. I accept, however, you are remorseful and ashamed."

The judge imposed a one-year jail term suspended for two years, £1,500 in compensation, 50 hours of unpaid work, a £187 victim services surcharge and £150 in prosecution costs.

Probably the guy doing the beating's fault rather than the speed limit this isn't it

In other speed limit related news, I got a very nice letter the other day saying I was going 30mph on Wellington St but the limit is actually 20mph so could I slow down a bit otherwise I'd have to get a speeding ticket next time. Very sensible way of dealing with it I thought (I thought it was 30mph)