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\u201cIt\u2019s really important to emphasise. It\u2019s not just motorists. Every single one of us whether you have never driven a car in your life, you rely on goods and services being delivered to you by road.<\/p>\n
“Somehow it is going to have a knock-on effect and by reducing these speed limits carte blanche across all built-up areas, it is going to affect the time and therefore the money.<\/p>\n
\u201cAnd therefore people are just going to see further increases, prices nudging their way upwards just a bit again. And it hurts, it hurts everybody.\u201d<\/p>\n
DON’T MISS <\/strong> We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you’ve consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info<\/p>\n According to the Welsh Government, the introduction of 20mph speed limits will cost a staggering \u00a332million. However, they claim the cost is \u201doutweighed\u201d by the possible casualty prevention savings and reduced impact on the NHS.<\/p>\n The Sennedd claimed that a public health study estimated the 20mph speed restrictions could result in 40 percent fewer collisions every year.<\/p>\n This could save the lives of between six and 10 people every 12 months with up to 2,000 people avoiding injury.<\/p>\n Officials also claim the policy will make streets and communities safer, reduce noise pollution and encourage more people to walk or cycle.<\/p>\n However, Ms Stretton has called out the assumption that the scheme will encourage locals to ditch their cars.<\/p>\n She explained: \u201cIt\u2019s all well and good saying it\u2019s encouraging people to alternative forms of transport in Wales in particular, the majority of Wales is pretty rural.<\/p>\n \u201cSo what are people supposed to do? Bring a bicycle with them and then park their car outside a town and get on a bike? It\u2019s just not practical.<\/p>\n “Motorists need sensible and cost-effective alternatives if they are going to be beaten with a stick rather than incentivised with a carrot.\u201d<\/p>\n
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