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Welsh councils could 'make themselves liable' with some 30mph reversions

Rhodri Clark
05 February 2025
This section of the B5425 in Llay is one of 45 roads in Wrexham’s proposed Order which would increase the speed limit from 20mph to 30mph.
This section of the B5425 in Llay is one of 45 roads in Wrexham’s proposed Order which would increase the speed limit from 20mph to 30mph.
 

The 20’s Plenty campaign believes that some Welsh authorities could open themselves up to future civil claims if they press ahead with their proposed speed limit changes from 20mph to 30mph.

The default speed limit on restricted roads in Wales reduced to 20mph in September 2023. Following vociferous criticisms, the Welsh Government and all 22 unitary authorities undertook a “listening exercise” last summer. The authorities are now publishing lists of roads where the speed...

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