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Streetlights mean 30
Although there have seen improvements over the last ten years, especially in towns and cities, driving above the speed limit is still extremely common.
Research shows that while the majority of drivers (52%) normally comply with speed laws on all classes of road, around a third of drivers speed occasionally on all classes of road – and frequently on 30mph roads.
30mph roads are complex environments with unseparated traffic moving in different directions and large numbers of pedestrians. When a vehicle hits a pedestrian, the outcome is hugely influenced by the speed of impact.
The Streetlights mean 30 campaign aims to raise awareness with road users that if there are streetlights present then the speed limit is most likely to be 30mph unless it is signed otherwise.
Rule 124 in the Highway Code states... You must not exceed the maximum speed limits for the road and for your vehicle. The presence of streetlights generally means that there is a 30mph (48km/h) speed limit unless otherwise specified.
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