THE latest Rhyl postbox topper pokes fun at Wales' new 20mph 'snail speed'.

The new creation on Rhuddlan Road, by Ysgol Dewi Sant, features a large snail and toadstools. The snail represents how yarn-bomber Rachel Williamson feels when driving around Wales.

Rachel said: "The new topper took three days to make. My mum has made the two little snails and the toadstools and I have made the rest.

"The snail represents how I feel when I'm driving anywhere in Wales and there is a road embroidered on it. I'm not really political so I expressed myself with this topper.

"Overall the response has been very positive, there have been a few negative comments but everyone is entitled to their opinion.

Rhyl Journal: The new creation features a snail and toadstoolsThe new creation features a snail and toadstools (Image: Rachel Williamson)"I don't think the 20 mph should be scrapped completely, I think it makes perfect sense outside the schools and along the prom and in the summer months. But the rest of it makes no sense at all."

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A petition, opposing the new default speed limit is Wales, has attracted more than 430,000 signatures. 

The Welsh Government introduced a default 20mph speed limit on restricted roads across Wales on September 17. Restricted roads are usually located in residential and built-up areas and often have street lights on them.

The Welsh Government say they have made the change to:

  • Reduce the number of collisions and severe injuries from them (also reducing the impact on the NHS from treating the people who are injured)
  • Encourage more people to walk and cycle in communities
  • Help to improve health and well-being
  • Make streets safer and safeguard the environment for future generations.