Road Safety

Part of 1. Questions to the Cabinet Secretary for Economy and Transport – in the Senedd at 1:31 pm on 2 May 2018.

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Photo of Ken Skates Ken Skates Labour 1:31, 2 May 2018

Diprwy Llywydd, can I thank John Griffiths for his question, and confirm that Welsh Government's position is that we support the introduction of 20 mph zones and 20 mph speed limits where there is evidence that they are needed? The Member is absolutely right that the available evidence does suggest that they lead to a reduction in speed limits, and therefore to improved safety, particularly for pedestrians and cyclists. Highways authorities already have the power to alter speed limits by order, and any changes that they make obviously need to be done in conjunction with consultation of the local community. But we actually provide funding for local authorities to implement 20 mph zones, and 20 mph limits, through the road safety and Safe Routes in Communities grants, and we also, in addition to this, provide support for 20 mph reductions outside of schools on trunk road networks, and I think that's particularly important in urban areas.