UK’s 20mph hotspots revealed: 28 million people live in areas with lower speed limits

A new map has revealed the UK’s 20mph hotspots, as Rishi Sunak clamps down on councils’ powers to impose lower speed limits. The map, created by the RAC, shows that 28 million people in the UK live in areas where 20mph speed limits are either already in place or are set to be introduced. The biggest concentration of 20mph zones is in London, where they cover over half of the capital’s roads. Other major cities with large numbers of 20mph zones include Manchester, Birmingham, and Glasgow. The map also shows that 20mph zones are becoming increasingly common in rural areas, with many councils introducing them in villages and towns. The RAC has welcomed the new map, saying it will help drivers to be aware of where 20mph zones are in place. However, the motoring group has also criticised Rishi Sunak’s plans to limit councils’ powers to impose lower speed limits. RAC spokesman Nicholas Lyes said: “We welcome this new map, which will help drivers to be awar