New 20mph speed limit changes to impact hundreds of roads next month as drivers risk £100 fine

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New 20mph speed limit changes to impact hundreds of roads next month as drivers risk £100 fine.

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A major UK city has revealed plans to begin rolling out 20mph speed limits across hundreds of streets next month in one of its largest road safety programmes.Glasgow City Council will begin converting more roads to 20mph from June 4, with Govan, which has almost 200 streets, set to have speed limits reduced.As part of the changes, new road signs and markings will be installed over the following four weeks, with lower speed limits applying once the signage is in place.In total, around 3,800 streets across Glasgow are expected to move to 20mph limits as part of a citywide scheme designed to cut collisions and improve safety for pedestrians and cyclists.

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TRENDING Stories Videos Your Say However, roads currently set at 40mph or above will not be affected, as the council aims to create "calmer, safer and more liveable streets".The rollout will happen in six phases, with areas chosen based on collision data, particularly incidents involving people walking or cycling.

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