If only there was a way to make a systemic change in the likelihood of crashes and casualties on urban/village roads.

If only it could fundamentally reduce the risks of injury by some 20-30% across the whole population.

If only it could reduce insurance premiums by some £50 per annum.

If only it could make our places where people are quieter and calmer.

If only it could make cycling and walking more convenient and safer.

If only those walking to and from public transport could find their first and last half-mile so much better.

If only it could particularly help the young, those with disabilities, the elderly and those who could not afford cars.

If only it could require minimal engineering resources or huge capital costs.

If only it could reduce emissions, through calmer driving.

If only it made minimal change to journey times.

If only it had already been adopted and proven to work in cities and countries around the world.

If only it had won International Road Safety Awards. 

If only it could meet one of the key recommendations in the Stockholm Declaration and was a foundation of a Safe System Approach.

If only it was in the power of central government to facilitate such a change and local authorities to implement it. 

Setting 20mph as an urban/village norm has the power to deliver one of the quickest wins for the UK and in particular England and Northern Ireland.

Rod King MBE, Founder, 20s Plenty for Us

Rod King set up 20’s Plenty for Us in 2007 in order to assist communities wanting lower speed limits. With a focus on setting 20mph limits for most urban/village roads across a complete local authority, it now has over 700 local campaigns in UK, Ireland, USA, Canada and Australia.

20’s Plenty for Us is a not-for-profit organisation with a small core team, but thousands of local volunteers. At global level 30km/h is recognised as the best-practice speed limit for streets shared between motors and vulnerable road users. Rod is recognised for his UK and international work and has spoken at transport, active travel, road safety and public health conferences around the world.

In June 2013 Rod was awarded an MBE for Services to Road Safety, he received the Global Light of Hope Award from the Irish Road Victims Association in 2017 and provides his time on a pro bono basis.