'Deaths on our roads are avoidable' Council considers more 20mph limits

MORE 20mph speed limits could be introduced across Bristol in a bit to cut road deaths.

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A 20mph speed sign on St John's Lane in Bristol as the council considers introducing 20mph limits on more city roads

(Pic: Tom Wren / SWNS)

Analysis of road safety along 100 roads with a 30mph speed limit is set to be considered by city councillors ahead of proposals for potential 20mph limits to be published for public consultation.

The council’s Transport and Connectivity Committee is due to review the proposals and consider evidence that shows lower speeds would significantly improve safety on these roads across the city.

The roads under consideration make up roughly 5% of Bristol's road network, but incidents on these highways account for around 30% of serious and fatal collisions.