Edinburgh launches Phase 3 of 20mph speed limits

City of Edinburgh Council has launched the third phase of its roll-out of 20mph speed limits. The council says that calming traffic has widespread public support, with 65% of Scots in a recent poll in favour of a 20mph default limit in urban areas. A survey of more than 50,000 people earlier this year found 70% backed the roll-out of 20mph zones across Edinburgh.

Signs and road markings have been put in place across the Phase 3 areas, marking which streets have changed to 20mph. As with the...

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