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'No plans' to reduce speed limit to 10mph in Wales
- On May 20, 2025, Welsh Government ministers stated in the Senedd that they do not intend to lower speed limits to 10mph anywhere in Wales.
- The confirmation followed discussions prompted by a Road Safety Foundation report suggesting some roads might need lower limits and calls from opposition politicians.
- The 20mph default speed limit introduced in September 2023 has significantly lowered collision rates, though the Foundation acknowledged its recommendations are complex to apply.
- Minister Jane Hutt said the foundation proposed 10mph or 5mph in some cases but that reducing speeds must align with infrastructure improvements, while opposition called further reductions ludicrous or disastrous.
- The Welsh Government’s stance implies maintaining current limits while reviewing infrastructure, with public opinion divided and some polls showing majority opposition to 10mph limits.
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Minister says 5mph is appropriate on some roads in Wales
Welsh Government Minister, Jane Hutt was asked to rule out the further reduction in roads speeds in a Senedd discussion following the publication of a new report by the Road Safety Foundation and widespread unhappiness over the Welsh Government’s 20mph default speed limit rollout. The minister defended the rollout of 20mph and was “very proud of the Government’s road safety policy”, saying it has been “welcomed by the people of Wales”, saving li…
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