Rejected petition Scrap and reverse the 20mph speed limit introduced by the Welsh government

Almost 3 years on from the law was introduced in Wales , the changes have been an absolute laughing stock. It has cost the Welsh economy millions of pounds and is set to cost billions in the next 27 years, furthered the Welsh governments anti motorist agenda , and has caused embarrassment for the Welsh people.

Why was this petition rejected?

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The Petitions Committee considered this petition within the last year - https://petitions.senedd.wales/petitions/246624.

You will be able to submit a new petition on this issue after 8 December 2026.

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Date submitted 28 August 2026
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