In September 2023, the Welsh government introduced a default 20mph speed limit that changed every road with a 30mph limit to 20mph, igniting widespread opposition.
Despite the overwhelming evidence supporting the policy's effectiveness in saving lives, a petition against the 20mph speed limit garnered nearly 470,000 signatures, reflecting public dissent.
Protests erupted over the perceived costs of implementing the speed limit changes, which totaled about £32 million primarily for signage, leading to counterintuitive vandalism of new signs.
The 20mph speed limit was backed by scientific research and had universal support from emergency services, yet it became a controversial issue reflecting deeper societal tensions.
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