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New 20mph speed limit introduced in parts of Birmingham (11 October 2016)
Date: 11/10/2016
Birmingham City Council is warning motorists that a new 20mph speed limit has come into force across parts of Birmingham.
The new 20mph speed limit was introduced on Monday (10/10/16) and will apply on residential roads in all or parts of Aston, Bordesley Green, Brandwood, Hodge Hill, Ladywood, Moseley and Kings Heath, Nechells, South Yardley, Sparkbrook, Springfield and Washwood Heath.
Although signs and road markings have been in place in these areas from the beginning of the year to encourage drivers to slow down in residential roads and local centres, motorists who exceed 20mph on these routes from Monday could find themselves being stopped by the police.
Cabinet Member for transport and roads at Birmingham City Council, Councillor Stewart Stacey, said:
“This isn’t about trying to catch people out – it’s about making our roads safer for all who use them, whether they are children or adults and whether they are pedestrians, cyclists or motorists.
“A car travelling at 30mph takes twice as long to stop as a car travelling at 20mph – and if you are hit at 20mph, you are a lot less likely to be killed or seriously injured than if you are hit by a car travelling at 30mph.
“As far as I am concerned, safety is paramount on our city’s roads, so our message is loud and clear: slower is safer.
“And while anyone breaking the speed limit can expect to be pulled over by the police, this campaign is also about educating people about why this 20mph limit is safer.
“We will be encouraging them to think about their behaviour on the roads –and if they have not already done so, to change it for the benefit of all.”
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There are Duncan Lewis offices across England and Wales – including more than 20 offices across London and the southeast – and a Duncan Lewis criminal defence lawyer can usually reach a police station for interview under caution within an hour.
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