Politics · 3 hours ago
UK councils implement 20mph limits on residential streets to improve safety
More local councils are bringing in 20mph speed limits on residential streets, saying they make communities safer and reduce crash severity. Supporters highlight that a vehicle at 30mph has over twice the kinetic energy of one at 20mph, leading to more serious injuries. However, critics argue these lower limits increase journey times and frustrate drivers, with 76% exceeding the limit on some monitored 20mph roads.
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