Welsh residents cover Christmas tree in 30mph signs amid row over 'terrifying' speed limit
Locals in Glasfryn in Conwy claimed motorists have been slowing down as a result of the protest
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Residents in a Welsh village have covered a Christmas tree in 30 miles per hour road signs amid a row over the local speed limit.
The festive fir tree featured rather unusual decorations as part of a protest against speed limits.
Locals in Glasfryn in Conwy claimed motorists have been slowing down as a result of the protest.
They have expressed concerns that the current national speed limit of 60 miles per hour is too high for the village and could lead to a fatality.
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However, the Welsh Government earlier this week confirmed speed limit reviews had been paused but would begin again "once new guidance was available".
Frustration with the situation led other residents to take matters into their own hands by putting up speed limit signs on the side of the road.
Cllr Gwennol Ellis argued such measures have already had an impact.
“All the community came out to support the switch on,” Cllr Ellis said.
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"The age range of people was newborn twins to the eldest 91-year-old who turned on the Christmas lights.
"The support for this campaign has been great.
“The tree is a good size, and the man who lives in the bungalow just behind the tree has kindly allowed the cable from his house, and he's gone all out this year to decorate too."
He added: "Everybody has made more of an effort, and some cars are slowing down. Of course, some don't."
"But people were commenting last night that they had noticed a difference in the village that cars are beginning to drive in a more considerate manner.
“We had about 40 people turn out, and there was a strong community vibe.
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"People welcomed the opportunity to come together, and the children sang carols, and there was mulled wine and mince pies.”
Glasfryn residents were left frustrated when the Welsh Government placed 60 mile per hour signs in the village 18 months ago.
Euan Robertson told the BBC: “I walk my dogs along the A5 every morning, and traffic is coming rushing past, often in the dark and the wet, so I'm having to wear high-vis and head torches.
“The dogs have even got lights on them now, to make drivers aware.
“We've got lorries travelling through the village too at high speeds. It can be terrifying.”