Governments Cut Speed Limits to Enhance Road Safety in Multiple Regions

Several councils in the UK have recently implemented or proposed speed limit reductions to enhance road safety, particularly around schools and residential areas. In Hadspen, the speed limit on Meander Valley Road was reduced from 100 km/h to 80 km/h following concerns about pedestrian activity, particularly near schools. Similarly, Cambridgeshire County Council has introduced a long-awaited 30 mph limit on Puddock Road after a campaign for improved safety following fatal accidents. North Yorkshire Council is reviewing speed limits outside over 400 educational premises, with some existing limits as high as 60 mph being reduced to prioritize student safety. Wiltshire Council is also moving forward with plans to lower speed limits from 30 mph to 20 mph on several routes in Aldbourne, addressing local safety concerns raised by the parish council. These measures reflect a coordinated effort across various regions to improve road safety for both pedestrians and drivers.