Worcester News readers have been weighing in on news that a car insurance firm saying it would "proactively reduce policy prices" if a blanket 20mph speed limit was introduced across the UK.

Voicing their opinions on the Worcester News Facebook page, a broad spectrum of views on the issue were raised.

Nigel Bradford was against the idea, commenting: "In the English towns and cities where it already is 20 I seem to be the only driver sticking to 20mph.

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"20mph only creates frustration."

Echoing this sentiment, another reader, James Toghill, was also sceptical, saying: "No to 20mph, cars brake better than they ever have and are designed to hit pedestrians in a safer manner than old cars."

Some users claimed the proposed speed limit wouldn't be respected, with Diana Stanley commenting: "It won't make any difference, most drivers don't stick to the speed limit anyway."

Lynne Freeman concurred: "You can have 10 mph on sign post, if someone wants to go over that in built up areas they will.

"Sign posts won’t stop these people."

Reader John Sanders took a contrasting view, writing: "Good idea the amount of lives saved when hit at 20mph rather than 30mph is massive."

Chantie Cycliste referenced the success of similar initiatives abroad, saying: "Villages and towns in France have this.

"It makes it much more pleasant to walk around town.

"It would be great to see in Worcester."

Bike Worcester, a community cycling group, said it would support the move, commenting: "It would make the streets safer for all users which will encourage more people to cycle and walk.

"The statistics from Wales show fewer crashes and fewer insurance claims too.

"Not everyone will follow it of course but it will bring the average speed down."

Finally, Christopher Lauriello cautioned against a blanket speed limit and suggested a more delicate approach.

He said: "I'm all for 20mph past schools, in towns and other appropriate areas, but not a blanket ban.

"People are far more likely to comply with speed limits if they are appropriate."