Wales’ 20mph speed limit rule could be axed from next week just months after the scheme first came into effect.
The major u-turn comes after a new motion was put forward by the Welsh Conservatives to tackle the “anti-motorist agenda”.
Instead of blanket 20mph restrictions, politicians have called for a more “targeted approach” with only some areas impacted.
The system was only rolled out back in September in a dramatic bid to boost road safety across the country.
The Tories have also called for an immediate change to road-building projects after new concepts were completely scrapped from February 2023.
Natasha Asghar MS, Welsh Conservative Shadow Transport Minister said Labour’s stance on motorists was having a a major impact on residents.
She said: “Labour Ministers in Cardiff Bay continue to push their anti-motorist agenda, with drivers being forced out of their vehicles through Labour Government policy.
“The people of Wales want to get on with their daily lives, yet Labour’s lack of investment in public transport, road building ban, and 20mph speed limits are preventing them from doing exactly this.
“In the Senedd next week, we’ll be calling on the Welsh Labour Government to end their war on motorists, scrap their road building ban and 20mph speed limits, and to get Wales moving again.”
It is also likely to result in up to 2,000 people avoiding injury every 12 months while also “improving the health and wellbeing” of residents.
A Welsh Government spokesperson said: “The Cabinet Secretary has been clear that his immediate priority on 20mph is to listen.
“To support this, in the weeks ahead he will be engaging with elected representatives, businesses and communities across Wales.”
