Here's when Glasgow will start to roll out the 20mph zones

The council revealed that the initiative, which will see the speed limit reduced on around 3700 streets across the city, will be slowly implemented from March.

However, the exact timing will depend on finalising details.

Expected to be completed by Autumn this year, it is hoped that the new default will make roads safer and change attitudes around travel.

Glasgow map (Image: Glasgow City Council)

Proposed 20mph zones in Glasgow (Image: Glasgow City Council)

The zones will be introduced in phases, starting in Govan, Southside Central, Calton, Shettleston and east of the city centre.

By the end, they will cover much of the city, excluding some parts of the main thoroughfares, such as London Road, Paisley Road West, Edinburgh Road and more.

The project aligns with the government's Vision Zero, a plan to eliminate road deaths by 2050.

Councillor Millar explained: "We absolutely want to reduce deaths to zero and the number of injuries as far as possible.

"This is about creating a safer road environment for everybody.

"It is extremely ambitious, but it is achievable if we have a culture shift in terms of speeding, for example."

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Cllr Angus Millar pictured on Ingram Street, Glasgow (Image: Colin Mearns)

View of traffic on St Vincent Street, Glasgow (Image: Colin Mearns)

During a three-day series, the Glasgow Times reported data collected in Edinburgh suggests that in the 36 months after the implementation of the same limit, 1015 fewer crashes took place on city roads - compared to the same amount of time before the change.

The difference included four deaths, 22 serious injuries and 989 slight injuries, following the switch, which the capital made in 2016.

When asked about enforcing it, the Scottish Police Federation said that there aren't enough cops in the city to take on the extra responsibility of enforcing the new speed limits.

David Kennedy, general secretary, however, emphasised that they are supportive of the new measures.

David Kennedy, general secretary of the Scottish Police Federation (Image: Gordon Terris, Newsquest)

20mph signs in Glasgow. (Image: Gordon Terris)

A council spokesperson said: “Finalising the delivery timetable for the 20mph rollout depends on completing the necessary technical design work, including identifying signage requirements and any additional speed‑management measures.

"However, the rollout in Glasgow is expected to begin in March.”