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Wales lowers speed limit to 20 mph to cut car use and save lives (www.euronews.com)

submitted 1 year ago by Hotchpotch@beehaw.org to c/news@beehaw.org

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For more detailed information: https://www.gov.wales/introducing-20mph-speed-limits-frequently-asked-questions

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[–] Tippon@lemmy.dbzer0.com 3 points 1 year ago

This is another part of the problem. We've already got 20mph limits outside schools, and it's rare that people pay attention to them now. I really can't see the new limits being very effective at anything other than increasing road rage.