Drivers took part in a staged slow-moving protest on the A4232 near the Vale of Glamorgan, today, to oppose the 20mph speed limit in Wales.

The protest was part of what campaigners were calling ‘National Convoy Day.’ And are linked to opposition to London’s Ultra Low Emission Zone.

Around noon around 25-30 campaigners met at Cardiff West Services on Junction 33 of the M4 and the end of A4232 today, before setting off at 12.30 pm along the A4232 towards Cardiff.

The protest reached its conclusion at The Red Dragon Centre at Cardiff Bay where some protesters gathered outside the Senedd.

Among the protesters was Jeff Tree, from Penarth who led the convoy to Cardiff, he said: “The speed limit makes no sense at all 20 mph causes congestion and pollution.

Barry And District News: Protesters gather at the Senedd this afternoon for peaceful protest against 20mph. Picture: Dave JonesProtesters gather at the Senedd this afternoon for peaceful protest against 20mph. Picture: Dave Jones (Image: Dave Jones)"That’s when people get frustrated, as it causes tailgating and people try to overtake each other and that’s when the accidents happen.”

The protest caused slight congestion on A4232, which quickly eased after the convoy passed, upon arrival at the Red Dragon centre protesters made themselves known by beeping their horns.

The 20mph speed limit was enforced on September, 17 last year after the Welsh Government passed the law to introduce the new default speed limit.

As part of the new introduction drivers were warned to observe the new speed limit in areas with streetlights unless a sign stated a different speed.

Barry And District News: Annette Jones, organiser of today's protest outside Senedd. Picture: Dave JonesAnnette Jones, organiser of today's protest outside Senedd. Picture: Dave Jones (Image: Dave Jones)Five months later drivers are still opposed to the speed limit and believe that the money could have been allocated towards the NHS and Education leading to several protests.

Annette Jones, Organiser of today's event said: “This is twice down the line we haven’t got used to it and we are not going to get used to it and we are going to keep doing our convoys.

“It shows today that people are still not used to it and are still not happy about it, and the Welsh Labour Government needs to realise that they have to speak to us before they implement blanket policies across the board.”