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20mph zones
Coverage of 20mph zones in the Nexus archive.
- Best-selling crime author Lynda La Plante is latest victim of Sadiq Khan's 20mph zones as she faces ban after 'being caught speeding three times'
Best-selling crime author Lynda La Plante faces a ban after being caught speeding three times under Sadiq Khan's 20mph zones.
- Rise of 20mph zones under Labour sparks 500 per cent surge in number of drivers caught speeding in them, sparking renewed accusations of a 'war on motorists'
The introduction of 20mph zones under Labour has led to a 500% increase in drivers caught speeding in these areas, leading to accusations of a 'war on motorists'.
- Warning! All towns could receive blanket 20mph zones as adding signage to certain areas deemed 'too expensive'
All towns may be subject to blanket 20mph speed zones, as local authorities argue that installing signage in specific areas is too expensive.
- Drivers hit with record 5.6 million penalty points on licences last year after rise of 20mph zones across parts of Britain
Drivers in Britain received a record 5.6 million penalty points on their licenses in 2023, driven by the expansion of 20mph zones. The increase reflects stricter enforcement of speed limits in urban areas.