"A recent survey by Quotezone.co.uk found that 66% of respondents said they were not in favour of reducing key 30mph roads to 20mph. The study of 1,000 British adults, showed over two-thirds (67%) think 20mph roads are simply too slow."
"While public opinion may be divided on the approach, in the first year of the new 20mph limit, Wales saw approximately 100 fewer people killed or seriously injured, and research shows that even an average speed reduction of just 1mph can cut crash frequency by 5%."
"The strategy revealed there will be a new edition of the best practice guidance on setting local speed limits, which suggests there may be significant changes to the 30mph default limit on urban roads. Wales is leading the way in terms of adopting lower speed limits and has already implemented a default 20mph rule on residential and built-up roads."
A survey of 1,000 British adults reveals significant public resistance to expanding 20mph speed limits, with 66% opposing the conversion of key 30mph roads and 67% believing 20mph zones are too slow. The UK government's new road safety strategy aims to reduce deaths and serious injuries by 65% by 2035, with guidance suggesting changes to the 30mph default limit on urban roads. Wales has already implemented a default 20mph rule on residential and built-up areas, while Scotland and England are following suit. Evidence demonstrates effectiveness: Wales experienced approximately 100 fewer deaths and serious injuries in the first year, and research shows each 1mph speed reduction cuts crash frequency by 5%. London has lower limits on over half its urban roads, and the North West exceeds 45%.
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