Vehicle damage claims in Wales fall 20% since speed limit cut to 20mph, says insurer

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​Campaigners say lower speeds reduce casualties but scheme has since been amended to give people more choice to rescind limitsVehicle damage claims in Wales have fallen by 20% at one leading car insurer since the nationwide 20mph speed limit was introduced there last September.Wales was one of the first countries in the world, and the first nation in the UK, to introduce legislation for a default 20mph speed limit in built-up areas last year. Continue reading… 

Campaigners say lower speeds reduce casualties but scheme has since been amended to give people more choice to rescind limits

Vehicle damage claims in Wales have fallen by 20% at one leading car insurer since the nationwide 20mph speed limit was introduced there last September.

Wales was one of the first countries in the world, and the first nation in the UK, to introduce legislation for a default 20mph speed limit in built-up areas last year.

Continue reading… 

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