The Welsh Government is set to introduce new legislation allowing local highway authorities to install side road zebra crossings on 20mph roads throughout Wales.

These simplified crossings feature the distinctive black and white zebra markings and give-way lines but don't have the Belisha beacons and zig-zag road markings found at traditional pedestrian crossings.

Side road zebra crossings can be positioned directly across junction mouths, following pedestrians' natural walking routes, and are considerably more cost-effective and faster to install and maintain than conventional crossings.

The legislative change follows a successful pilot scheme in Cardiff . For the biggest stories in Wales first sign up to our daily newsletter .

Transport secretary Ken Skates said: "To support

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