20mph Speed Limit Consultation

New legislation from Welsh Government means that the default national speed limit will fall from 30mph to 20mph on restricted roads from 17 September 2023.

The objectives of the Welsh Government Restricted Roads (20mph Speed Limit) (Wales) Order 2022 are to:

• Reduce injuries on the road network.
• An improved and safer environment that encourages more cycling and walking combined with lower levels of noise pollution.
• Reduce vehicle speeds within our communities.

Proposed exceptions

We have highlighted sections of road in the below plans which are currently subject to 30mph speed limit. When assessed against criteria for exceptions to the 20mph default speed limit for restricted roads, it is considered that they meet the criteria, and it is proposed that they remain at 30mph by Traffic Regulation Order.

20mph exceptions proposals review of survey results (.PDF, 0.97 MB)