Welsh Government to Revise 20mph Speed Limits Amid Widespread Criticism

Following public backlash and a record-breaking petition, the Welsh government plans targeted revisions to the controversial 20mph speed limits.

The Welsh government's default 20mph speed limit policy, implemented last year, has faced significant opposition, culminating in a record-breaking petition.
Transport Secretary Ken Skates emphasized the government's commitment to refining the policy, not reversing it, with changes expected by the end of the year.
Critics, including Tory shadow transport minister Natasha Asghar, label the policy a 'comms exercise' and demand a complete reversal, not just adjustments.
Revised guidelines for the 20mph limits will be issued in July, with public consultations to follow in September.
The policy revision aims to balance safety concerns with practicality, focusing changes on areas where a higher speed limit might be more appropriate.