This month saw the biggest change in road safety for decades, with the introduction of a new 20mph default speed limit for residential areas. In Cardiff Central, 20mph limits have been a normal part of our road network for some time. The new changes follow a recent public health study which estimated that the new limit could save up to £92 million a year for our NHS, with a reduction of between 1,200 and 2,000 injuries and crucially, 6 to 10 fatalities each year.
Local Councils across Wales will continue to review the impact of roads that have been reduced to 20mph and may consider changes and exclusions if evidence suggests they are inappropriate.