12. Short Debate: The implementation of default 20 mph speed limits in built-up and residential areas in Wales

Part of the debate – in the Senedd at 6:34 pm on 18 July 2018.

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Photo of David Melding David Melding Conservative 6:34, 18 July 2018

I enthusiastically support the case put forward by John Griffiths. I do think that the default should be at 20 mph. There's overwhelming evidence. I think there's popular demand increasing for it. Some survey data were published today about how the public are getting much more demanding of what they expect in their cities, and they want less reliance on cars and more responsible use of cars. The 20's Plenty campaign has, I think, been a huge success. I commend the 20's Plenty campaign in Sully, which I can say today has submitted a petition to the Vale of Glamorgan Council, signed by 718 residents of Sully. I've met with that campaign and I wish them well. I also commend the great work done in Cardiff; they may not quite be up to Bristol's standard yet, but they're making real progress in moving to 20 mph being the default in Cardiff as well. It's time for this change. We should do it. We should set it as the default and then justify, or allow councils to justify, having it higher in select places.