Martin Shipton A campaign group that opposes the introduction of a default 20mph speed limit on roads in Wales has refused to change its position despite official statistics that show significant falls in deaths and injuries at all speeds since the change was made. Most roads with a 30mph speed limit saw it reduced to […]

cross-posted from: https://lemm.ee/post/38852281

Figures published by the Welsh Government show casualty reductions as follows for the period January to March 2024, in comparison with January to March 2023:

All severities at all speeds: 811 (2024); 4348 (2023);

20mph. All severities: 300 (2024); 662 (2023)

Killed or seriously injured: 63 (2024); 144 (2023)

Slightly injured: 237 (2024); 518 (2023)

30mph. All severities: 77 (2024); 1522 (2023)

Killed or seriously injured: 15 (2024); 343 (2023)

Slightly injured: 62 (2024); 1179 (2023)

40mph. All severities: 74 (2024); 397 (2023)

Killed or seriously injured: 20 (2024); 98 (2023)

Slightly injured: 54 (2024); 299 (2023)

50mph. All severities: 94 (2024); 273 (2023)

Killed or seriously injured: 23 (2024); 67 (2023)

Slightly injured: 71(2024); 206 (2023)

60mph. All severities: 214 (2024); 1235 (2023)

Killed or seriously injured: 71 (2024); 401 (2023)

Slightly injured: 143 (2024); 834 (2023)

70mph. All severities: 52 (2024); 259 (2023)

Killed or seriously injured: 12 (2024); 73 (2023)

Slightly injured: 40 (2024); 186 (2023)

  • Naich@lemmings.worldEnglish
    1142·
    3 months ago

    “We still suspect that implementing the 20mph on the basis of saving lives is a smokescreen for the real reason behind the legislation…"

    Anyone know what they think the “real reason” is?

    • Annoyed_🦀 @monyet.ccEnglish
      993·
      3 months ago

      Very likely about the war on car, where car and freedom is being “oppressed” because car people think they’re the most oppressed despite the privileges of having city pave way for them to go everywhere they pleased, so they can drive like a drunken goose they are.

      But of course cyclist are bad because we don’t follow rule.

    • rosamundi@lemmy.worldEnglish
      26·
      3 months ago

      the New World Order, the World Economic Forum, you won’t be allowed to leave your neighbourhood because 15 minute cities are coming with guards and checkpoints.

      • Phegan@lemmy.worldEnglish
        3·
        3 months ago

        Do you have any studies that show an increase in ticket quantity in relation to a reduction of speed limit? I would love to read about it.

    • BallsandBayonets@lemmings.worldEnglish
      101·
      3 months ago

      If it were the United States it would be to funnel more money to police departments via higher tickets.

      A person who speeds in a 30mph zone isn’t going to stop speeding when the limit is lowered to 20; the ticket will just be more expensive.