Speed limits on some rural roads should be cut to 20mph says Government as it tells councils to narrow lanes and install bollards to protect cyclists

Most country lanes are currently derestricted and are subject to the national speed limit of 60mph, however, this new guidance would see it reduced to 20mph.


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