The latest police recorded collision stats, covering July –
September 2024, show collisions on Welsh roads at their lowest
level for that quarter since records began, including during the
pandemic.
The figures published today also provide the first year of
statistics since the default 20mph speed limit was introduced.
They show there were around 100 fewer people killed or seriously
injured on roads with 20mph and 30mph road speed limits in the 12
month period after the introduction of the 20mph default speed
limit, compared to the same period a year before.
The number of casualties on roads with 20 and 30mph road speed
limits (combined) in 2024 between July and September was the
lowest Q3 figures in Wales since records began.
During the 12 month period from 2023 Q4 to 2024 Q3 (i.e. after
the introduction of the 20mph default speed limit), the number of
casualties on 20 and 30mph roads (combined) is 28% lower than the
same period a year before.
Cabinet Secretary for Transport and North Wales said: “The data published today provides information
for the first full year since the 20mph default speed limit was
introduced.
“The picture continues to be encouraging with the number of
collisions on our roads at their lowest level for this
quarter. We know there is a way to go and we've always said
it will take a number of years to see the full impact of the
policy but to see the figures for this quarter at their lowest
level is positive.
“We continue to build on the consensus that where 20mph is the
right speed it works well. We have listened to people on
the policy and we have empowered local authorities to make
changes where it is safe to do so.”
The latest published statistics are available here – Police recorded road
collisions: July to September 2024 (provisional) |
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