20mph Speed Limit - exceptions
From 17 September 2023, the default 20mph speed limit will come into force on urban roads across Wales.
The Welsh Government is changing the default speed limit from 30mph to 20mph to make streets safer by reducing the likelihood of collisions - and death or injury from them. This will make streets safer for walking, wheeling and cycling.
The changes will happen on roads where streetlights are placed no more than 200 yards apart, usually located in residential and built-up areas which people use frequently.
The new legislation does not mean all roads will change to 20mph, some will remain at 30mph and will be known as exceptions.
Every council in Wales is considering which streets in their area should remain at 30mph, following Welsh Government criteria.
There are several roads in Conwy which could be excepted from the new speed limit.
To apply an exception to a restricted road, we must have a clear and reasoned case which shows that there is strong evidence that keeping a higher speed limit would be safe.
We have assessed restricted roads across the county and identified roads which meet the exceptions criteria. This list of roads has been shared with all Councillors, who have been asked to identify any other roads in their wards where they feel exceptions may apply.
You can see the proposed exceptions on Data Map Wales with more information in the Proposed Traffic Regulation Orders section of our website.
You can also see copies of the proposals in paper copy at our Coed Pella offices.
More information: 20mph speed limit - Conwy County Borough Council
Traffic Regulation Orders: Various Roads - Speed Limits - Conwy County Borough Council
Posted on 27/07/2023