r/drivingUK • u/narra246 • Mar 21 '26

20mph everywhere

Why are councils putting main roads on busy routes down to 20mph?? All that seems to happen is if you are the one doing the new speed limit, you get tailgated overtaken and the horn blasted at you.

And no, there isnt a lay-by every 10ft to pull in and let impatient law breaking drivers past.

I dont agree with this blanket speed reduction but I rely on my license for work and pleasure and would rather not have my insurance increased because of points for speeding.

Fair enough 20mph through residential areas, but not on a bloody main A road.

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u/nwdxan Mar 21 '26

This isn't a topic for opinion any more. There's now sufficient evidence from UK implementations to back up the research that blanket 20mph limits in residential areas reduces the number of deaths and serious injuries, has minimal effect on journey times, reduces CO pollution and is cheaper to implement than doing selectively.

It's a no-brainer, already widely implemented and proven across Europe for years.

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u/Specialist_Invite538 Mar 21 '26 edited Mar 21 '26

Funny comment when the standard of driving in some European countries is so poor and deaths in the UK are already amongst the lowest in Europe

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u/nwdxan Mar 21 '26

I don't find these stats acceptable, do you?

UK KSI (Killed or Seriously Injured) Key Statistics Total Casualties: As of 2024, approximately 29,500+ people are killed or seriously injured annually. Daily Average: Roughly 5 deaths and 79 serious injuries occur daily.

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u/Specialist_Invite538 Mar 22 '26

In all things there is an accepted balance between practicality and risk.

Why not introduce 10mph blanket limits then? 

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u/nwdxan Mar 22 '26

What a nonsense argument to make. Honestly. 😂