FLINTSHIRE Council has explained why many of the illuminated flashing 'Slow down' signs are currently out of action.
The 30mph roundels that are triggered when vehicles exceed 30mph are called vehicle-activated signs. Used as traffic calming devices, these have been implemented in many locations across Flintshire to reinforce speed limits.
However, most of these signs are currently out of action.
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Flintshire Council said: "Most of these signs are manufactured to only display one maximum speed limit and so these will need to be decommissioned before September 17 (for the rollout of the new 20mph limit in Wales).
"Given that town / community councils have funded some of these signs, we intend to replace existing flashing 30mph roundels with programmable variable message signs. But this is likely to take place in 2024 where funding allows.
"The Welsh Government has not indicated whether future funding will be available to provide vehicle actuated speed signs at new locations, but such measures will continue to be considered as part of local safety schemes."
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