Given the extensive research that connects dangerous driving with alarming personality traits, it is always enlightening to see who speaks up for speed, currently by attacking the introduction of 20mph limits in residential roads.
Last week the leader of the house, Penny Mordaunt, described the default 20mph limit just introduced in built-up areas of Wales as “absolutely insane”. She will be aware that 20mph limits are known significantly to reduce road casualties. Transport for London reports a 25% reduction in death or serious injury following their introduction in parts of the capital.
