Councils Implement New Speed Limit Changes

Various local councils across the UK are implementing new speed limit measures aimed at enhancing community safety. In Colchester, a motion for widespread 20mph limits in residential areas has been approved, following calls from opposition councillors to address safety concerns after over 17,000 young people were injured or killed in 2022. Meanwhile, in North Shropshire, the A483 will see reduced speed limits to 30mph, which advocates argue is crucial for improving safety in one of the region's most dangerous roads. Norfolk County Council is also reducing speed limits on parts of the A140 Cromer Road, responding to years of local petitions and accident statistics that highlighted a higher-than-average accident rate. Additionally, Belleville City Council is considering speed limit recommendations in Thurlow ward based on recent studies. These changes reflect a growing recognition of the need for safer road environments across various communities.