'GO-SLOW' protests took place again today (Saturday, October 28) , in opposition to Wales' 20mph speed limits.

The protests were as part of 'National Convoy Day' on Saturday (October 28) and affected the A55 and the A483 in North Wales.

As of September, the majority of residential roads in Wales have changed from 30mph to 20mph.

The Welsh Government says the move will help to 'save lives', but it has faced great opposition with over 460,000 people signing a petition calling for the change to be reversed.

A number of local protest groups have teamed up with anti-ULEZ organisers based in London to arrange the convoys, which started in Wrexham in one direction and Llanddulas in the other.

The original plan was as follows:

  • Llanddulas to Wrexham: Meet at A55 Llanddulas eastbound layby, from 10am for 10.30am departure.
  • Wrexham to Bangor Services: Meet at Sainsbury’s car park, from 10am for 10.30am departure.

However, a fatal collision early this morning led to the closure of the A55 eastbound at Dwygyfylchi, near Conwy, and congestion in the area, so protesters were recommended by police to only go as far as Llandudno from Wrexham.

Convoys planned to head to and from Wrexham at a speed of 30mph, with participants asked to meet at Sainsbury's car park. Convoys also took place in Cardiff, affecting parts of the M4.

The protests follow similar ones that were held along the A55 and the A483 on September 30, just days after the 20mph was enforced in Wales.

In Wrexham shortly before the convoy set out, protesters shared their frustration at the change, and came up with a plan whilst liaising with police.

One protester, Lisa Langford, said: “I’m just angry really, as it seems to have been put on us without any real consultation and its affecting peoples livelihoods and I feel that they just keep spouting off ‘it’ll save ten lives a year’ but what about all the money they could’ve ploughed into the NHS that could’ve saved a lot more than ten lives a year, instead of wasting £32 million on road signs.”

Protesters put stickers on their windows to identify themselves as being part of the convoy, and chose someone to lead and go at the back.