Leaked Email From Welsh Police Chief Says 20 MPH Speed Limit Will Impact Emergency Responders

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An undated image a 20 mph speed limit sign in a residential street at an undisclosed location in England. PA

A leaked email from a senior police officer to other blue light service chiefs has suggested emergency response times would be impacted by plans to introduce a default 20 mph speed limit across Wales.

The Labour-run Welsh government, led by Mark Drakeford, announced plans last year to limit motorists’ speed to 20 mph on all restricted roads in the principality.