Don't want to get into politics but, if you disagree with this ludicrous 20 mph speed limit, PLEASE SIGN THE PETITION ONLINE. This has to be one of the most unpopular pieces of legislation ever inflicted on the Welsh public. Currently the petiton has reached over 427,000 signatures, apparently only 16,000 short of the number who voted that drooling idiot, Drakeford, and his party into power at the Senedd.
Apart from the fact that it was enacted without any reference or input from the Welsh public, it is downright dangerous. Driving at 20 mph entails constantly checking your speedo, which means you are not paying due attention to the road, other traffic and pedestrians. I have had a number of near misses, either just avoiding hitting the cars in front who had braked, or being hit from behind by another driver in similar circumstances.
Further, driving at this speed, particularly up a hill, you have to use a lower gear and this increases engine revs. In turn this increases the exhaust emissions, which impacts on the environment. The cost to the driver is reflected in higher fuel consumption and higher engine wear. Businesses are also being hit by this measure. The leisure industry is ALREADY reporting a reduction in trade especially from tourists who do not want to risk a speeding fine and inconvenience by coming to this backward country of ours.
At a stroke, this clown Drakeford has almost reduced us to the dark ages. Btw, I'm told he doesn't drive himself and gets about on a bike, so why should he care? Before we know it he'll insist that someone should walk in front of our cars waving a red flag - shades of yesteryear to be sure. I'm absolutely in favour of road safety but this fool is taking it too far.
So why is this post on this thread? I drove to LadyGG's yesterday as I posted above and, in a bid to avoid residential areas, I used major roads to bypass them. This involved travelling an extra 10 miles and put 15 minutes on the journey one way. This can't be allowed to continue and I hope there's enough of a backlash to drive this fool and his party out of power. Rant over.