Welsh minister says Tories waging ‘culture war’ over new 20mph limit

From Sunday, most roads in Wales that were 30mph have become 20mph, although councils have discretion to impose exemptions. Photograph: Dimitris Legakis/Athena Pictures

The Labour-led Welsh government has said introducing a default 20mph speed limit for residential roads is one of the most significant changes in 25 years of devolution and has accused the Tories of waging a “culture war” against it.

From Sunday, most roads in Wales that were 30mph have become 20mph, although councils have discretion to impose exemptions.