20mph speed limit splits opinion in Welsh market town

Policy in Rhayader could be reversed after Labour-led Welsh government announced possible return to 30mph across country

The market town of Rhayader stands at a historic crossroads at the heart of Wales. Lorries trundle through, delivery vans dart around, tourists merrily motor along. The town sits on the A470, the main route between north and south Wales, and last year had 20mph signs posted on its four main approaches.

Six months later and before the possible reversal of the nationwide default speed limit policy, people still have mixed feelings.

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