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Wales' 20mph speed limit credited with big casualty drop

Original: Urban streets: Despite all the wailing and gnashing of teeth, the 20mph default speed limit in residential and built-up

A new report says Wales' default 20mph speed limit in residential and built-up areas has been a major success, with a reported 35% drop in casualties among all road users since the change. Supporters say the figures vindicate the policy despite vocal opposition, while critics continue to argue the lower limits cause unnecessary delays for drivers.

Why now: New casualty figures give fresh ammunition to an ongoing debate over the UK's most contested road safety policy.

Wales20mph speed limitUrban streetsroad.cc

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• Urban streets: Despite all the wailing and gnashing of teeth, the 20mph default speed limit in residential and built-up areas of Wales has been a huge success. You may note a 35% drop in all road user casualties: https:// road.cc/news/serious-cyclist-i… · maugendre@mas.to · 12

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