{"id":245512,"date":"2023-11-17T09:20:17","date_gmt":"2023-11-17T09:20:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/automotobuzz.com\/?p=245512"},"modified":"2023-11-17T09:20:17","modified_gmt":"2023-11-17T09:20:17","slug":"im-a-car-expert-a-new-common-sense-approach-to-speed-limit-rules-is-needed","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/automotobuzz.com\/car-reviews\/im-a-car-expert-a-new-common-sense-approach-to-speed-limit-rules-is-needed\/","title":{"rendered":"\u2018I\u2019m a car expert – a new common sense approach to speed limit rules is needed’"},"content":{"rendered":"

Chris Bryant MP on Wales’ 20mph speed limit<\/h3>\n

A motoring expert has demanded a new \u201cevidence-based\u201d approach to speed limit rules with a blanket method not working.<\/p>\n

Lee Puffett, Managing Director of Start Rescue, warned that there was \u201cno point\u201d adding 20mph limits on wide open roads with a \u201csensible\u201d concept needed.<\/p>\n

It comes after a new study showed widespread opposition to new 20mph limits in the UK after Wales rolled out the project back in September.<\/p>\n

Mr Puffett explained: \u201cWe need to be sensible when restricting speed limits.<\/p>\n

\u201cWhere there are proven records of repeat incidents in residential areas, the speed should be reduced to protect all road users, including our recovery agents who are helping motorists every day.<\/p>\n

READ MORE <\/strong> Some Wales 20mph areas are ‘frankly bonkers’, admits Labour MP in BBC QT clash<\/strong><\/p>\n

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\u201cAround schools, hospitals, and in towns and villages, it makes sense to lower limits.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cWe want to see everyone using the roads safely and in safety. Lower speed limits should be considered when the road narrows and twists.<\/p>\n

\u201cThere is no point introducing a 20mph limit on a wide open country road, so a sensible evidence-based approach is required, not necessarily a blanket \u2018one size fits all\u2019 method.\u201d<\/p>\n

Research from Startline Motor Finance released earlier this month showed there was no support for extra speed limit changes.<\/p>\n

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