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£22.99In Wales, over 100,000 drivers have been caught exceeding the 20mph speed limit, according to recent data. The information from GoSafe disclosed that since the initiation of the default speed limit in September 2023, there have been 112,699 offenses recorded. Luca Straker, campaigns manager for road safety charity Brake, emphasized that reducing speed limits correlates with a decrease in fatalities, although there remains a division among drivers regarding the necessity of the lowered limit.
Records indicate that the highest speed recorded went up to 89mph (143 km/h) in January 2025, with the average speed typically hovering around 28mph (45 km/h). The number of speeding violations showed peaks in the previous summer, with high counts like 7,958 in north Wales and 7,326 in mid and south Wales during August. However, a decrease was observed in March 2025, with 4,950 offenses in north Wales and 4,128 in the other regions during the same month. Monthly totals of speeding violations in 20mph areas and related statistics were released by GoSafe.
While some drivers express discontent with the reduced speed limit, arguing against its necessity and its impact on traffic flow, others support the initiative, pointing to its potential in reducing accidents. Valerie Banner and Derek Knight advocate for a UK-wide 20mph speed limit in urban areas. They argue that the implementation could lead to safer roads and reduced strain on healthcare resources. Additionally, Maria de Andrade raised concerns about increased traffic congestion following the introduction of the new speed limit in certain areas.
In response to the public backlash against the 20mph default speed limit, authorities initiated enforcement measures starting in January 2024. Speed monitoring equipment is used to catch drivers exceeding 26mph in 20mph limit zones. Despite the controversy surrounding the policy change, road safety advocates like Luca Straker emphasized the positive impact of lower speed limits in reducing road collisions and casualties. The evidence indicates a 26% reduction in collisions following the implementation of the 20mph default speed limit in Wales
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