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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
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 unnecessaryQuote:
Originally Posted by Philo2
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.
At least it will save the planet and assist with electric car useQuote:
Originally Posted by Philo2
I’ve stopped driving because staring at my speedo was making me ill.Quote:
Originally Posted by Philo2
I had a fine for driving through the Port Talbot bit - few years back but there used to be fixed cameras there.Quote:
Originally Posted by Philo2
We’ll all be back on the horse & cart before long
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.
I think built up housing areas should all be 20 mph .
Have you ever DRIVEN at 20mph....jeepers...
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Originally Posted by Maurice Swan
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 .
Very often difficult to hit the heady heights of 20mph around suburban Cardiff on times.Quote:
Originally Posted by Maurice Swan