Warning over rule change to hated 20mph speed limits that will impact over 30,000 UK drivers
The proposed change to introduce lower speed limits in some residential areas has been given political backing.
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Hated 20mph speed limits have already been put in place in Port St Mary, the Isle of Man.
Other roads on in the island's residential areas are soon to follow with further limits being introduced.
It is expected that 30,000 motorists will be impacted by the rule changes.
Some politicians criticised the scheme saying there had been a lack of consultation with local representatives.
Despite this, political backing for the new speed limits was given and the scheme will go ahead.
Further 20mph limits are expected to be introduced in Douglas and Onchan on the Isle of Man.
The new lower speed limits are being prioritised around schools.
The rollout of the rule change will come in phases with different areas being addressed over time.
The department of infrastructure aims to roll out extensive 20mph zones across the Island's capital.
Plans for the implementation of the new rules were controversial, facing opposition and criticism.
Opposition to the scheme argued that changes should only be implemented after extensive through engagement with the community.
The proposed changes would see a large portion of the small island's capital affected by the reduced limits.
Tens of thousands of drivers would be impacted by the controversial plans.
Being rolled out in the capital at first, the scheme will reportedly come to all residential towns and villages across the island eventually.
The scheme is reportedly going to cost £400,000 over three financial years.
New signs will be put up to indicate where the controversial 20mph limits have been introduced.
The new limits are to be monitored, with a review of the measure expected after implementation.
Communities are still able to express their views on the controversial plans.
The period of time offered to communities to give comments on the plans was extended earlier this month.
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