One week to go until 20mph consultation deadline

The legislation will come into force across Wales, including Pembrokeshire, on 17 September 2023.

However in some places, a 20mph speed limit will not be appropriate or feasible.

In these locations, the 30mph speed limit can remain on the basis of an ‘exceptions’ process, which will be introduced by way of Traffic Regulation Orders (TRO).

Pembrokeshire County Council has proposed twenty-seven 20mph exceptions across the county’s road network, having reviewed criteria and requested local feedback.

The public consultation on the proposed exceptions opened on 17^th May and closes at midnight on Wednesday, 7^th June.

The consultation will also seek the public’s views on proposed 20mph speed limits on those 30mph roads in Pembrokeshire which won’t automatically default to 20mph in September as they are not classified as ‘restricted roads’ (these roads are known as 30mph by order).

The proposed exceptions and proposed 20mph limits can be viewed at: View map | DataMapWales (gov.wales) or alternatively in person at County Hall reception.

How to take part in the consultation:

Online:

Members of the public will be able to take part in the consultation online until midnight on Wednesday 7^th June on the Council’s website at Traffic Regulation Orders - Pembrokeshire County Council

In person:

Documents will also be available to view at County Hall in Haverfordwest until 5pm on Wednesday 7^th June. A laptop has been set up in Reception and a member of the Traffic Team is available from 0900 – 1700 Monday to Thursday, and 0900 – 16:30 on Friday to assist members of the public in person if required.

• For more info on the 20mph default speed limit, please see: https://www.pembrokeshire.gov.uk/parking-roads-and-transport/20mph-new-legislation-in-pembrokeshire-and-wales