The Birchgrove Community Association recently queried the legality of the signs to the South Wales Safer Camera Partnership. We asked "Recently a new speed limit, of 20mph, has come into force in the Birchgrove area of Swansea. The area covers Heol Las and the estate entered through Heol Nant Bran and Heol Dulais. As far as we can see this limit has been totally ignored by most people and speeds in excess of 40mph are being reached. So far we have seen no signs of the new speed limit being enforced and wonder why go to the cost of erecting all the road signs and bright flashing lights only for the limit to be ignored. We as a community association would welcome speed cameras into the area whether they be fixed or temporary, as the speed limit was introduced for the safety of all."

The response received was " Thank you for your question. 20mph speed limits are put into place by the Unitary Authority and not the Safety Camera Partnership and are 'self enforcing'.  In order to find out why this new speed limit has been introduced you would have to contact the Swansea Road Safety Team. Should you have any concerns regarding a particular area and wish for the Safety Camera Partnership to take it into consideration for mobile enforcement, please put your concerns in writing to: The Partnership Manager,
Mid and South Wales Safety Camera Partnership, PO Box 596, Oystermouth Road, Swansea, SA1 9HJ

On receipt of your letter it will be sent to the regional Safety Camera Partnership co-ordinator who will conduct a 7 day (24 hours a day) speed survey to find out if there is a speeding problem in the area or, whether the problem is a perceived speeding problem.  The Partnership will also look at collision / casualty history along the section of road.

In order for the Partnership to 'take on' a new site for enforcement we must adhere to guidance set by Welsh Assembly Government.  A copy of this guidance is attached for your perusal" (Please see the Welsh Office Guidance)