20mph in 20 seconds competition
What benefits will the new 20mph speed limit in Wales bring to you, your family and your neighbourhood?
To highlight the introduction of the default 20mph speed limit in built up areas in Wales from 17th September 2023, Road Safety Wales would like to invite organisations such as colleges and youth groups to enter a new social media competition.
We are asking people aged 16-24 in Wales to record a 20-second video to share their thoughts on the benefits the new lower speed limit will bring to them, their family and their neighbourhood.
Background information can be found here: gov.wales/readyfor20.
Competition guidelines:
1. The video should be up to 20 seconds in length and can use a range of styles including any of the following:
- Musical performance
- Drama/sketch
- Poetry/spoken word
- Animation
- Dance
- Documentary
2. Participants must be aged between 16 and 24 and the video can be created individually or in a group. You will need to gain permission of anyone filmed in the video.
3. The video should be submitted to Road Safety Wales using WeTransfer or by email to communication@roadsafetywales.org.uk by the competition deadline on Sunday 17th October 2023, with your name, age and college/organisation.
4. Entries will be judged under the following criteria:
- Message
- Performance
- Impact
- Originality (please ensure that entries do not breach copyright law, particularly regarding music/characters).
5. Submitted videos may be shared on social media at any time by the Welsh Government and Road Safety Wales to help raise awareness of the default 20mph speed limit on restricted roads across Wales. Your first name, age and supporting organisation may be referenced.
6. Entries can be submitted in Welsh, English or in an accessible communication format, such as British Sign Language, with a cash prize available in each category.
7. Winners will receive £150 for the school/college/organisation they represent and £200 for themselves or their winning team.
For more information, please contact communication@roadsafetywales.org.uk or telephone 02920 250 600.