Extracted text from a Facebook post: In case EDC (East Dunbartonshire Council) had missed the memo, the Divine Right of a King to rule however he wishes was abolished centuries ago with the Bill of Rights. (Incidentally, the Bill of Rights also banned cruel and unusual punishment, and forcing people to drive at 20 MPH on a main road is definitely a cruel and unusual punishment!).

Oh I think this is peak 'War on Motorists'. From a Facebook post about #20mph in East Dunbartonshire. 🤣

County to begin work on roll out of 20mph speed limits | Gloucestershire County Council

Finally. This is so good to see. 20mph not only makes mixed use roads safer and more accessible, the reduction in road noise from 30 to 20mph has background benefits for mental health - something that is often overlooked.

#20mph #SaferStreets

www.gloucestershire.gov.uk/gcc-news/new...

20's Plenty, in locations where people and motor traffic mix.

#Wales introduced a national default #20mph limit for residential roads in September 2023, while #Scotland announced plans to implement 20mph on all appropriate roads by 2025.

"Conclusion: there is a significant overall increase (+21%) in average 85th percentile speed when comparing the 2013 and 2018 survey data. The 85th percentile speed is 27mph, compared to 22mph recorded in 2013" Report link when RBKC website works: https://t.co/YfW0XPbYZh

When he cites Exhibition Road as an example, he's also wrong: RBKC admitted a few years back that the #20mph scheme failed with vehicle speeds now faster than before the crazy paving was installed

Why has the 20mph limit become such a political issue in the Welsh election? Political parties are lining up to talk about where they stand on the 20mph urban speed limit in the Welsh election campaign.

In a new article, Professor Michael Woods and Professor Charles Musselwhite explain how political parties are lining up to talk about where they stand on the 20mph speed limit during the Welsh election campaign.

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#20mph #elections #Senedd #wales

#20mph #LeaBridgeRoad