Birmingham City Council has updated its controversial plan to reduce the speed limit on most of the city's 40mph roads to 30mph. This proposal, driven by concerns over dangerous driving, has divided public opinion.
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00:00Birmingham City Council has updated its controversial plan to reduce the speed limit on most of
00:09the city's 40mph roads to 30mph. This proposal, driven by concerns over dangerous driving,
00:16has divided public opinion. Despite this, the council is advancing the legal process
00:21needed to enforce the new limits. Councillor Majeed Mahmood, Cabinet Member for Transport,
00:26confirmed that preparations, including necessary drawings and materials, are underway. The
00:32traffic regulation order for the change is expected to be advertised soon, with work
00:37set to begin before the year ends. The plan doesn't include physical speed reduction
00:42measures or new cameras, but existing speed cameras will be adjusted for the lower limits.
00:48The costs will be covered by the surplus funds from the Clean Air Zone, specifically allocated
00:53for transport projects.