There’s a trend towards lower speed limits in cities all over the world, but why is this happening? What is the research behind it? And what is the “correct” speed limit for cities, anyway?

  • BruceTwarzen
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    188 months ago

    In the next city where i live and the smaller almost cities around it, all side roads are 30km/h for a few years now. Some people seem to really hate it, and i kinda get why, when you drive there or live there and out of habit go 50 and get fined, it’s hella expensive. But i’m super happy with it. 30 is plenty

    • @ClockworkOtter
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      38 months ago

      Doing >30mph on side roads sounds reckless to me! Glad we’ve got 20 here.

      • @turmacar
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        58 months ago

        km/h =/= mph

        30 km/h is effectively 20mph.

        • @ClockworkOtter
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          8 months ago

          I am aware of that. I was referring to the people habitually doing 50kmph in side streets.