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Cycling race re-routed because speed limit changes prevented support cars keeping up (www.bbc.co.uk)
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For context, Wales recently reduced it's 'default' speed limit down to 20mph.

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[–] [email protected] 9 points 3 months ago

This is actually a long standing rule and the reason British racing green exists.

Speed limits still apply for public roads even if closed to the public. And it used to be a local council would need to go to Westminster to make exceptions. That changed recently with more power going to local authorities, but there's still going to be some restrictions.