The ban on anything over 20 miles per hour – 32 km/h – was enforced last year. But now the government in Wales is regretting it.
Right now, drivers in Wales are not allowed to drive more than 20 miles per hour in most parts of the country. This corresponds to 32 km/h.
But ever since the ban was introduced last year, criticism has rained down on the speed limit. And now the government in Wales is bowing a bit.
The BBC writes that.
From September, the government will start increasing the speed limit to 30 miles per hour – 48 km/h – on the roads. Initially on some selected sections. This is confirmed by the country's transport minister, Ken Skates.
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However, the government's handling of speed limits still faces fierce criticism. Especially from the Conservatives in Wales. From here it sounds like the limit of 32 km/h will not disappear.
It will still be what basically applies. And at the same time, it is up to the municipalities in Wales to decide on which roads the speed should be increased.
The Minister of Transport does not give much credit to the criticism either. And the starting point of 32 km/h will not be changed either.
– What I do now is listen to what people want on the roads in their local community. And then I continue to refine the policy in order to get the right speed on the right roads, says Ken Skates to the BBC.
While Wales keeps a tight rein on motorists' speeds, other countries ban certain car types altogether. In Norway, for example, new diesel and petrol cars will be phased out on 1 January 2025. Read more about this here.
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