Overrule the Welsh Assembly on the 20mph default under section 114 govt of wales

Rejected 18 signatures

What the petition asks

Under section 1c of 114 government of wales act 2006, UK govt. can overrule WAG if it would have an adverse effect on the operation of the law as it applies in England. English law section 71 is in conflict with the new default in Wales and will cause confusion cross borders. Please overrule WAG.

section 1c of 114 government of wales act 2006, UK govt. can overrule WAG if it would have an adverse effect on the operation of the law as it applies in England. English law section 71 of the road traffic regulation act states It shall not be lawful for a person to drive a motor vehicle on a restricted road at a speed exceeding thirty miles per hour. this will cause confusion when travelling between the two nations having an adverse effect on motorists and the wider community.

Why it was rejected

It asked for something that is not the responsibility of the UK Government or Parliament.

Section 114 of the Government of Wales Act gives the UK Government the power to make an order prohibiting the Presiding Officer of the Welsh Senedd from submitting a Bill for Royal Assent in certain circumstances. The legislation changing the speed limit for restricted roads in Wales to 20mph was made through delegated legislation, so Section 114 cannot be used to block this.

We have published the following petition, which you might like to sign:

Amend the devolution settlement for Wales to remove powers over speed limits: Amend the devolution settlement for Wales to remove powers over speed limits

Timeline

29 Sep 2023	Petition opened for signatures
11 Oct 2023	Rejected by the Petitions Committee

Key facts

Signatures 18

Status Rejected

Rejected 11 Oct 2023

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