They have made the legislation one of their priorities for the year, and plan to implement it fully in 2023 if the law is passed. Wales will be the first country in the UK to make the change to a lower limit should it come to fruition.

Initially, the government is allowing residents to have their say on the proposed legislation in a 12-week consultation period. This marks the first phase of a data-gathering procedure in eight different communities across the nation.

Lee Waters, deputy minister for climate change, claimed that it will be “as much about changing hearts and minds as it is about hard enforcement”. However, he went on to say that in time “20mph will become the norm, just like the restrictions we’ve introduced before on carrier bag change, smoking inside businesses and organ donation”.

The deputy minister hopes that the lower speed limit will bring many benefits to the country, particularly in terms of safety for all road users.

“Not only does it save lives, but it also helps to make our streets a safer and more welcoming place for cyclists and pedestrians, has a positive outcome for our physical and mental wellbeing and with fewer vehicles on the road helps create a positive impact on the environment”, Mr Waters continued.

A village in the Vale of Glamorgan will be one of the first areas to take part.

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The campaign, which will run until Sunday the 13th of June, is encouraging you to fasten your seatbelts when travelling. The police’s message is clear: regardless of what vehicle motorists choose to drive, a seatbelt should be worn at all times.

This rule applies to everyone; whether you are driving a vehicle yourself or travelling as a passenger, you need to be fastened in. There are certain exceptions for wearing a seatbelt on a bus or coach, but if one is available to you, it is strongly advised that you always use it.

Unsurprisingly, there are countless dangers associated with not using a safety belt. Whereas, wearing one can significantly reduce and even prevent the risk of injuries occurring.

Superintendent Simon Bradshaw stated that: “Failing to wear a seatbelt is a significant factor in fatal and serious injury collisions and the evidence is clear that seatbelts save lives. This is why we take this matter so seriously.

“Police Scotland works closely with road safety partners to highlight the importance of wearing a seatbelt, however, we cannot do this alone, and would urge drivers and passengers to take responsibility and wear a seatbelt whilst the vehicle is in motion.

“We are keen to interact with drivers and passengers through education, but where necessary, enforcement action will be taken.”

It is hoped that this current campaign will provide an increase in seatbelt usage and reduce the number of both drivers and passengers taking risks on the roads.

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