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Wales Online
2 days ago
- Politics
- Wales Online
Welsh council's 20mph speed limit decision gets 'revert back' verdict
Our community members are treated to special offers, promotions and adverts from us and our partners. You can check out at any time. More info North Wales Live readers have been debating Ceredigion County Council's decision to uphold the 20mph speed limit on county roads. Following a thorough review, the council chose to maintain the speed limits implemented in 2023, a move that has divided public opinion. This comes after the Welsh Government altered its guidance on where exception roads - those permitted to retain a 30mph limit - can be located. It is anticipated that there will be a significant increase in exception roads, which is hoped to alleviate some of the opposition to the default limit introduced in September 2023. Ceredigion County Council stated it had carried out an extensive review of the 20mph speed limits across the county, during which they received 62 individual comments. The council reported that of these, 23 were in favour of the new 20mph limits, 20 called for changes to the national policy, 16 objected to the existing 20mph limits on county roads, and eight referred specifically to Welsh Government-managed Trunk Road locations, over which the Council has no control. One reader, Cooperman1927, comments: "When will people realise we have just been hoodwinked into thinking changes will be made. Use your vote at the next election and make your voice heard." Toxteth O'Grady adds: "Absolutely disastrous net zero policy disguised as a life saving law. Vote Labour out." Outofhere believes: "These councils are a law unto themselves. They serve no one except themselves." Pay1233 says: "We are blessed, in some areas of Birmingham, it's 15mph." Simondc feels: "So as it appears you fully support this bad law, let us see how many of these councillors survive next year's vote? I beg people for once in your lives vote, but vote after reading what each candidate offers. Please don't vote historically but vote for the candidate that aligns with your views, not anyone else. If you don't vote then you cannot argue that the wrong candidate was elected as every vote counts?" Indigodebz believes: "If it was just about saving lives there would be repeater/reminder signs in the 20mph zones like in England. There would be much greater compliance if 20mph was attributed to just residential areas, schools and the like." Steamnut writes: "They say they took the views of the 63 respondents into account. They didn't listen to thousands of views before it was implemented did they? In truth, doing nothing saves the council money. Roll on the elections next year." Sobchak believes: "Okay, let me put it another way. If you've got time to worry about something as petty as this then you must have an empty life." Jet11 says: "Main roads are for driving on not playing on, 20mph past schools is fine, but most roads that were 30 mph should revert back, the way the Nimbys are going they will have everybody back on pony and traps. Then they will complain about the horse mess left behind." Joebloggs999 adds: "Pedestrians need to concentrate when crossing roads, not play on their phones and assume it's always somebody else's fault, another import from America, we are now a suing state!" Ian Papworth thinks: "This is good news. 20 mph will not affect tourism and will increase road safety. 20 mph is being adopted across many tourist destinations across Britain and Europe (some are even Tory!). If you can't drive at a consistent 20 then you need to take test again. This speed limit applies to less than 35 percent of Welsh roads." Do you agree with the council on the 20mph speed limit? Comment below or HERE to join in the conversation.
North Wales Live
2 days ago
- Politics
- North Wales Live
Welsh council's 20mph speed limit decision gets 'revert back' verdict
North Wales Live readers have been debating Ceredigion County Council's decision to uphold the 20mph speed limit on county roads. Following a thorough review, the council chose to maintain the speed limits implemented in 2023, a move that has divided public opinion. This comes after the Welsh Government altered its guidance on where exception roads - those permitted to retain a 30mph limit - can be located. It is anticipated that there will be a significant increase in exception roads, which is hoped to alleviate some of the opposition to the default limit introduced in September 2023. Ceredigion County Council stated it had carried out an extensive review of the 20mph speed limits across the county, during which they received 62 individual comments. The council reported that of these, 23 were in favour of the new 20mph limits, 20 called for changes to the national policy, 16 objected to the existing 20mph limits on county roads, and eight referred specifically to Welsh Government-managed Trunk Road locations, over which the Council has no control. One reader, Cooperman1927, comments: "When will people realise we have just been hoodwinked into thinking changes will be made. Use your vote at the next election and make your voice heard." Toxteth O'Grady adds: "Absolutely disastrous net zero policy disguised as a life saving law. Vote Labour out." Outofhere believes: "These councils are a law unto themselves. They serve no one except themselves." Pay1233 says: "We are blessed, in some areas of Birmingham, it's 15mph." Simondc feels: "So as it appears you fully support this bad law, let us see how many of these councillors survive next year's vote? I beg people for once in your lives vote, but vote after reading what each candidate offers. Please don't vote historically but vote for the candidate that aligns with your views, not anyone else. If you don't vote then you cannot argue that the wrong candidate was elected as every vote counts?" Indigodebz believes: "If it was just about saving lives there would be repeater/reminder signs in the 20mph zones like in England. There would be much greater compliance if 20mph was attributed to just residential areas, schools and the like." Steamnut writes: "They say they took the views of the 63 respondents into account. They didn't listen to thousands of views before it was implemented did they? In truth, doing nothing saves the council money. Roll on the elections next year." Sobchak believes: "Okay, let me put it another way. If you've got time to worry about something as petty as this then you must have an empty life." Jet11 says: "Main roads are for driving on not playing on, 20mph past schools is fine, but most roads that were 30 mph should revert back, the way the Nimbys are going they will have everybody back on pony and traps. Then they will complain about the horse mess left behind." Joebloggs999 adds: "Pedestrians need to concentrate when crossing roads, not play on their phones and assume it's always somebody else's fault, another import from America, we are now a suing state!" Ian Papworth thinks: "This is good news. 20 mph will not affect tourism and will increase road safety. 20 mph is being adopted across many tourist destinations across Britain and Europe (some are even Tory!). If you can't drive at a consistent 20 then you need to take test again. This speed limit applies to less than 35 percent of Welsh roads."
