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Why is there no enforcement of 20mph zones? I'm always copping abuse from motorists for riding at 20mph (tbh normally >20mph) and taking the lane. Motorists normally then close pass me and speed past the speed cameras. Are any of those cameras actually operational?
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We’ve had 20mph limits for years across the whole of Edinburgh city centre; they effect very little difference on driver behaviour. On a 5 mile, 18mph ave. spd. commute in from Leith most days I am overtaken by at least 10 bellends doing 25mph+; a few months ago I had an empty private hire taxi overtake on a downhill - wrong side of the road - doing at least 38mph, only to pull in front of me at the red light some 15 yards ahead and give zero fucks when I questioned his driving skillz through his resolutely closed window. Given most city centre traffic rarely gets beyond an average of 10mph, largely due to antiquated street layouts, the fact that traffic is literally what slows you down seems to have little or no impact on the MGiF* brigade.
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Why is there no enforcement of 20mph zones?
It's reportedly met policy to ignore 20 mph limits. Staffing, the pain of enforcement in this era of technical let-offs and political animosity.
i_am_lono
Backstop
Signs, more speed humps, removal of centre line and road narrowing. Given the zero enforcement of 20 mph zones this seems a lot like a net loss for cycling comfort.