Welsh Government to Drop 20mph Blanket Speed Limit

The Welsh government is set to drop its blanket 20mph speed limits a year after they were introduced. Last September, the Labour-run Welsh government imposed a 20mph speed limit on all restricted roads, becoming the first nation to do so. On Wednesday, new guidance was issued, meaning that from September, highway authorities can assess whether it is safe and appropriate to raise the speed limit to 30mph. However, it will still prioritise 20mph limits where pedestrians and cyclists frequently mix with vehicles unless strong evidence supports that higher speeds are safe. The government said that local authorities can bid for a share of an additional £5 million available this financial year to make speed limit changes....