More 20mph speed limit roads to be rolled out across the UK

Earlier this year, the Welsh Government backed plans for the nation to slash speed limits on all residential roads in the country. It is hoped the driving law changes will lower road collisions and pollution rates across the country.

The changes to the speed limits will come into effect in September 2023, with certain exceptions expected to be made later on in the planning process.

The new rules apply to “restricted roads” which are those that have lamp posts placed less than 200 yards apart.

In what is believed to be a world first, Wales could become the first country to slash residential speed limits.

A handful of other areas across the UK are now also looking at slashing speed limits.

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A study has found that since then, the speed in towns and villages has dropped by between three and six miles per hour.

Hampshire County Council has formed a task force to review its policy on 20mph speed limits across the county.

Currently, policy measures restrict the implementation of new 20mph zones, but that may soon change.

If accepted, the speed limit changes would apply to all roads surrounding schools, roads routinely used as cycling and walking routes to schools and residential areas with restricted pavements.

A spokesperson said speeding is one of the most regular concerns from locals, with hopes that it would be addressed by speed limit rule changes.