A chief constable has warned that drivers caught speeding over 30mph in new 20mph zones could face tough penalties, North Wales Live reports. Despite this, Chief Constable Amanda Blakeman of North Wales Police admitted that a period of "grace and education" would be needed to support people and communities through what she described as a "significant" change in road rules.
Speaking at the North Wales Police and Crime Panel meeting at Bodlondeb, Conwy, Chief Constable Blakeman took questions from members of the panel where she explained the police's planned approach once the law changes. It comes as the Welsh Government is set to introduce a new default 20-mph speed limit on 30-mph roads.
It is hoped the move will reduce the number of deaths and serious injuries, particularly in areas with large numbers of pedestrians and cyclists. The change is set to come in on September 17, unless exceptions are made locally. Panel member Cllr Nigel Williams asked how the chief constable was going to police the new 20-mph law, raising the issue of tourists travelling across the border.
