THE First Minister has been urged to support a 20mph speed limit in all residential areas across Scotland.
Scottish Greens MSP Alison Johnstone used her first questions last week as the party’s new joint leader to call for support for the speed-limit plan which she said will save children’s lives.
Urging Nicola Sturgeon to back the Safer Streets Bill that would introduce national mandatory 20mph speed limits on residential streets, Ms Johnstone said: “The health and safety of our children can’t depend on what part of the country they live in.
“The Scottish Government has made some brave public health interventions like banning smoking in public places, but these policies are effective because they apply at a national level with Government leadership.”
Ms Sturgeon replied: “Many authorities already have 20mph speed limits and I would encourage local authorities to consider that where they think it’s appropriate.”
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