The Mayor should be getting behind local calls for the expansion of the 20mph speed limits, not celebrating motor racing on some of the most polluted streets in the world says Green Assembly Member Darren Johnson.
Darren Johnson campaigning to spread the 20mph speed limits throughout London.
The government intends to change the law to give local authorities the power to stage motor races on public roads. Under the proposals, local authorities would acquire the powers to suspend speed limits and some traffic regulations under specific conditions.
David Cameron, Prime Minister, made the announcement on a visit to a new Williams F1 team engineering centre.
The government has conducted a consultation on the issue.
Darren Johnson AM commented, “Motor racing sends out the wrong message about what London’s streets should be used for. London has some of the most polluted streets in the world, so do we really want to celebrate motor racing in the heart of our city?”
“Formula One should stick to the dedicated race tracks and leave our streets for ordinary Londoners to enjoy. The Mayor should get behind local demands to spread 20mph speed limits across London’s roads, rather than using London’s roads for an event which has nothing to do with London being a cleaner and healthier city.”