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[–] [email protected] 10 points 2 years ago

Makes sense all round. This should be introduced nationally.

[–] [email protected] 8 points 2 years ago

Reminds me of this Simpsons quote

"55? That's ridiculous! Sure, it'll save a few lives, but millions will be late!"

[–] [email protected] 6 points 2 years ago (1 children)

20 is just SO SLOW.i find myself more distracted at 20 because it's so so so slow and I start looking around.

But you can't argue with the stats. If it saves lives that's good. We're already one of the safest nations for driving, and this will make it moreso.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 2 years ago

It's a bit of a pain in my diesel which I end up revving higher in a lower gear (especially on hills). But this won't be a problem when we eventually replace it with an electric car.

[–] [email protected] 5 points 2 years ago

Seems like there is broad support for this, though I find it personally annoying as my car really wants to be above 20 in 3rd gear.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 2 years ago (2 children)

Nice to see the Tories doing something I agree with for a change

[–] [email protected] 16 points 2 years ago

Welsh Labour government introduced this

[–] [email protected] 2 points 2 years ago

Tories are not the party when it comes to intelligence. I really cannot understand anyone who sees it as a good thing to support them.

https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/politics/rishi-sunak-20mph-speed-limit-ulez-b2384711.html

[–] [email protected] -5 points 2 years ago (1 children)

Does Wales not use metric? Why mph?

[–] [email protected] 23 points 2 years ago

Because the UK uses mph for road speeds...

https://9gag.com/gag/aZ0Gy2z