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Wales's 20mph speed limit saves lives and money. So why has it become a culture-war battlefield? | Will Hayward

The introduction of a default 20mph speed limit in Wales sparked significant public backlash despite evidence of safety benefits and widespread support from emergency services.

Welsh 20mph speed limit is a success, claims government

20mph limit rollout in Wales shows a 4mph decrease in speeds in studied communities.
Lowering speeds correlates to reduced collisions and injuries on urban roads.

Wales's 20mph speed limit saves lives and money. So why has it become a culture-war battlefield? | Will Hayward

The introduction of a default 20mph speed limit in Wales sparked significant public backlash despite evidence of safety benefits and widespread support from emergency services.

Welsh 20mph speed limit is a success, claims government

20mph limit rollout in Wales shows a 4mph decrease in speeds in studied communities.
Lowering speeds correlates to reduced collisions and injuries on urban roads.
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#traffic-safety

Worcester City Council lowers speed limit to 25 mph after crashes involving pedestrians

Worcester City Council voted to lower citywide speed limit to 25 mph in response to pedestrian safety concerns.
This measure aims to enhance safety for city residents, particularly vulnerable pedestrians.

35-year-old woman killed in Worcester pedestrian crash, police say

Worcester's new citywide speed limit of 25 mph follows a serious pedestrian crash, emphasizing the urgency for road safety measures.

Worcester City Council lowers speed limit to 25 mph after crashes involving pedestrians

Worcester City Council voted to lower citywide speed limit to 25 mph in response to pedestrian safety concerns.
This measure aims to enhance safety for city residents, particularly vulnerable pedestrians.

35-year-old woman killed in Worcester pedestrian crash, police say

Worcester's new citywide speed limit of 25 mph follows a serious pedestrian crash, emphasizing the urgency for road safety measures.
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#transport-for-london

Hundreds of A20 motorists 'wrongly fined' over south London road sign 'error'

Motorists in south-east London have been wrongly fined for speeding due to a poorly signposted new speed limit.
Transport for London has introduced a 40mph speed limit on a section of the A20 near Sidcup due to concerns over water flooding the road.
Thousands of speeding tickets have been issued to drivers who were unaware of the new limit, leading to calls for the fines to be overturned.

Plan to cut speed limit on A13 flyover

Transport for London (TfL) has applied to lower the speed limit on the A13 Lodge Avenue Flyover from 40mph to 30mph.

Hundreds of A20 motorists 'wrongly fined' over south London road sign 'error'

Motorists in south-east London have been wrongly fined for speeding due to a poorly signposted new speed limit.
Transport for London has introduced a 40mph speed limit on a section of the A20 near Sidcup due to concerns over water flooding the road.
Thousands of speeding tickets have been issued to drivers who were unaware of the new limit, leading to calls for the fines to be overturned.

Plan to cut speed limit on A13 flyover

Transport for London (TfL) has applied to lower the speed limit on the A13 Lodge Avenue Flyover from 40mph to 30mph.
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Speeding cyclist avoids conviction after crash that killed pensioner, 81, in Regent's Park

Credit Suisse banker involved in fatal collision while cycling above speed limit in Regent's Park.

'Disgusting': NY State Lawmakers Once Again Blocking Legislation to Lower NYC's Speed Limit - Hell Gate

A state bill named 'Sammy's Law' aimed at lowering the speed limit in NYC, supported by various stakeholders, is being hindered by lawmakers, despite proven safety benefits.

Change set for 'most dangerous' Greenwich road where boy, 5, was hit by motorbike

Greenwich Council will add traffic calming measures to Kidbrooke Park Road following a petition to address traffic issues.
The petition asks for a 20mph speed limit outside Thomas Tallis Secondary School to improve road safety for children.

The World | Protests against the far-right grip Germany

Tens of thousands of people in Germany protest against far-right party
Incidents of racial abuse in European football

January 2024: Science History from 50, 100 and 150 Years Ago

Sleep Potion Boots Delta Waves Experiments dating back as far as 1913 have pointed toward a natural sleep potion in the body fluids of an animal that induces sleep when it is injected into another animal.

Do you have to obey school zones during winter break? When do classes resume in Miami?

You may be going back to work on Tuesday, Dec. 26.But the kids are out of class through the first week of January.
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What does that mean for your South Florida commute?
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