Map of roads affected by the default 20mph speed limit
Local 20mph speed limits within Monmouthshire
Frequently Asked Questions
The Senedd passed The Restricted Roads (20 mph Speed Limit) (Wales) Order 2022 legislation in 2022. This means speed limits on most restricted roads will reduce from 30mph to 20mph from September 2023.
Restricted roads include street lights placed no more than 200 yards apart. They are usually located in residential and built-up areas with high pedestrian activity.
Reducing the default speed limit from 30mph to 20mph in these areas could see a number of benefits, including:
- a reduction in the number of road collisions
- more opportunities to walk and cycle in our communities
- helping to improve our health and wellbeing
- making our streets safer
- safeguarding the environment for future generations.
- reduced severity of injury if collisions do occur
Wales is one of the first countries in the world and the first nation in the UK to introduce legislation to have a 20mph speed limit on roads where cars mix with pedestrians and cyclists.
These changes support:
- Welsh Government’s Programme for Government commitment
- Llwybr Newydd: the Wales Transport Strategy, which prioritises walking and cycling above all other modes of travel
- Future Wales: the national plan 2040, which sets the aim for people to live in places where travel has a low environmental impact
Additional information on the Welsh Government’s Default 20mph Speed Limit can be found here.