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tomskip Wrote:

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> I got caught there and was offered a speed

> awareness course instead of a fine.



Depends on how fast. 30-39 it's likely to be a fine straight off and 3-5 points; over 40 3-month ban as it's double the limit

You would think thle best place to put a 20mph speed camera is on Barry Road in this area. They have just put speed bumps in to Landels, not sure of the point exactly though as very hard to do 20+ down it before anyway!


Is there any actual data on the impact 20mph limit has had v 30?

I don't understand the OP.


There's a clear speed limit. And clear penalties for speeding. And an obvious camera at that spot. Which is near a school, if memory serves.


Unlucky to be caught maybe, but twice?


I can't understand how a lawyer could help?

mrwb Wrote:

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> Is there any actual data on the impact 20mph limit

> has had v 30?


Yes - including a 75% reduction in fatality risk if someone is struck at 30mph compared to 20mph. https://www.rospa.com/rospaweb/docs/advice-services/road-safety/drivers/20-mph-zone-factsheet.pdf


The point of putting the speed camera outside the school is that it's where lots of kids will be crowding twice a day.

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