By Richard Guttridge
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Brummies are being warned about major changes to speed limits on main roads across the city. Over 25 roads will have their speed limits slashed to 30mph from later this year in a dramatic bid to cut injuries and deaths and improve road safety. It’s part of a new road safety plan which will also see more average speed cameras rolled out across Birmingham . READ MORE: New rule for England households with a driveway now in force POLL: Do you support a ban on pavement parking? It will mean big changes to get adjusted to for drivers who regularly travel around the city. They will need to ensure they slow down to comply with the new limits and don’t end up with fines. Signage is expected to be updated at over two dozen locations over the coming weeks and months. The speed limit will be cut from 40mph to 30mph at the following locations Get all the latest motoring news sent to your inbox by signing up to our new newsletter here Cllr Majid Mahmood, roads boss at Birmingham City Council , said: “Together we must do whatever it takes to make roads safer for everyone, which is what our Road Harm Reduction strategy sets out. “We are making the speed limit on virtually all roads a maximum of 30mph – this will be implemented later this year. “We are also working with police on red light cameras and we have just announced six new locations for average speed cameras across the city. “Working with our police partners, swift and decisive action will be taken against those who break the rules of the road. Driving is a privilege not a right.”
