The A470 Trunk Road (Llangurig, Powys to Mallwyd, Gwynedd) (Temporary Speed Restrictions & No Overtaking) Order 2025
Introduction
The A470 Trunk Road (Llangurig, Powys to Mallwyd, Gwynedd) (Temporary Speed Restrictions & No Overtaking) Order 2025 is a piece of legislation that was made on 2025-01-08. The order introduces temporary speed restrictions and a no overtaking restriction on a section of the A470 trunk road in Wales.
Purpose of the Order
The purpose of the order is to improve road safety on the A470 trunk road between Llangurig and Mallwyd. The order is being introduced in response to a number of concerns about road safety on this section of the road, including:
- A high number of accidents, including fatal accidents
- A high number of near misses
- Concerns about the speed of traffic on the road
Provisions of the Order
The order introduces the following temporary speed restrictions and no overtaking restriction on the A470 trunk road between Llangurig and Mallwyd:
- A 50 mph speed limit on the section of the road between Llangurig and Dolgellau
- A 40 mph speed limit on the section of the road between Dolgellau and Mallwyd
- A no overtaking restriction on the entire section of the road between Llangurig and Mallwyd
Implementation of the Order
The order will come into effect on 2025-01-15. The speed restrictions and no overtaking restriction will be enforced by the police.
Penalties for Breaching the Order
Anyone who breaches the speed restrictions or no overtaking restriction will be liable to a fine. The penalty for breaching a speed limit is a fine of up to £1,000 and 3 penalty points. The penalty for breaching a no overtaking restriction is a fine of up to £100 and 3 penalty points.
Conclusion
The A470 Trunk Road (Llangurig, Powys to Mallwyd, Gwynedd) (Temporary Speed Restrictions & No Overtaking) Order 2025 is a welcome step towards improving road safety on the A470 trunk road between Llangurig and Mallwyd. The order should help to reduce the number of accidents, near misses, and concerns about the speed of traffic on this section of the road.
The A470 Trunk Road (Llangurig, Powys to Mallwyd, Gwynedd) (Temporary Speed Restrictions & No Overtaking) Order 2025 / Gorchymyn Cefnffordd yr A470 (Llangurig, Powys i Fallwyd, Gwynedd) (Cyfyngiadau Cyflymder Dros Dro a Dim Goddiweddyd) 2025
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