Speed limit changes on rural roads face criticism. Critics call the plan a lazy road safety answer. Speed Limit Debate Roads Plan Criticised as Being a Lazy Answer A plan exists to cut speed limits on some roads. Single-lane roads might drop from 60 mph to 50 mph. A local group, CRR, surveyed drivers about…
Torfaen Council proposes lowering speed limits from 60mph to 40mph on sections of Usk Road, Varteg Road, and others. Torfaen Council May Reduce Speed Limits on Several Roads to 40mph The council plans to change speed limits on roads. They will lower limits on Usk Road and two sections of Varteg Road. Lower limits affect…
Safety upgrades on A46 introduce new speed limits and overnight closures near Bath due to accident history. A46 Speed Limit Changes near Bath Cause Expected Travel Delays The A46 near Bath is slated for safety upgrades due to a high number of accidents between 2017 and 2021. There were 41 incidents, including two fatalities, prompting…
Council says the region is too big, backing higher HGV limits but refusing car speed cuts after Transport Scotland review. Highlands: No Car Speed Cut, but HGVs Could See Limit Increase Highland Council talked about speed limits. Transport Scotland asked for their input. Officials looked into potential changes and considered car and HGV limits. The…
Wrexham Council’s decision to reverse 20mph speed limits may face a legal challenge over safety concerns. Wrexham Speed Limit Reversal Faces Legal Challenge, Opponent Warns Wrexham might face a legal issue because a previous decision reduced speed limits. It affected 52 roads in the area. The council voted to reverse these changes and want to…
Wrexham Council aims to reverse 20mph limits on 52 roads by May 2025 after public consultation favored 30mph. Wrexham Set to Revert Roads Back to 30MPH by May 2025 After 20MPH Change Wrexham councillors agreed to change speed limits. They want to reverse 20mph limits on 52 roads, a decision made by the council’s Executive…
Council opposes car speed cuts, supports higher HGV limits citing area size and remoteness. Deadline is March 5th. Highland Council Rejects Car Speed Cuts But Backs HGV Increase The Highland Council said no to a speed limit change for cars, but did say yes to a change for HGVs. The Scottish Government proposed these speed…
Campaigners and councillors advocate for safer roads by lowering speed limits in several Lincolnshire villages. Speed Limit Reductions Proposed for Tongue End Gosberton and Holbeach Local leaders plan to reduce speeds on several roads. Some worry someone could die if speeds stay high. Councillors approved plans to lower limits on ten roads. One road, Counter…