Lower speed limits could be coming to more of London's roads as data reveals crashes have dropped by 25% since the 20mph speed limit was introduced in central London.
The 20mph speed limit was introduced across the central London Congestion Charging zone in March 2020Crashes and related deaths have dropped by 25% since the 20mph speed limit was introduced in central London, data shows.
Will Norman, walking and cycling commissioner, believes the speed limits are to thank for fewer crashes.The data, released by TfL on Monday, also showed that crashes involving pedestrians had dropped by 63%.It is part of the mayor of London's Vision Zero goal to eliminate death and serious injury from the capital's transport network and to encourage more walking and cycling.
"Sadly, more than 4,000 people are killed and seriously injured on London's roads every year," Mr Norman said.
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