The Welsh Government has teamed up with police forces to help
educate motorists ahead of the 20mph default speed limit rollout
in September.
On Sunday, September 17 Wales will become the first UK nation to
introduce a new default 20mph speed limit on restricted roads.
To prepare motorists for this significant change, the Welsh
Government and the police are working with the fire
service, Go Safe (Wales’ Road
Casualty Reduction Partnership), local authorities and other
community groups to educate motorists.
At roadsides across Wales, fire service staff will work with
partners, to stop speeding motorists in 20mph areas and offer
them the opportunity to watch an educational video rather than
face a fine of prosecution.
The video warns about the dangers of excessive speeds and
highlights the benefits of slower speed. It is only offered to
those motorists not driving excessively over the speed limit.
Supt Leanne Brustad, Gwent Police said:
“Engagement, education, and enforcement plays a huge part in the
rollout.
“We will continue to work closely with our partners to educate
drivers as much as possible as the new speed limit comes into
force and help deliver all of the benefits of this
policy.”
South Wales Fire and Rescue Service, Group Manager Richie Smart
said:
“Our fire fighters see the devastating impacts that road traffic
collisions, including those in built up areas where people and
vehicles mix closely, can have. We are therefore pleased to
support our partners to raise awareness of the importance of
speed limits to keep everyone safe.”
