The measure aims to reduce accidents in urban areas with pedestrian-heavy narrow streets, marking a major shift as they account for around 70% of ordinary roads nationwide.

The measure is aimed at reducing accidents in urban areas with heavy pedestrian traffic and narrow streets, marking a major shift in the country’s traffic rules as these roads account for around 70% of all ordinary roads nationwide.

[…] above [30 kph] the risk of pedestrians suffering fatal injuries in accidents is said to spike.

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The aim of the speed limit change “is to prevent accidents by stopping dangerous driving, such as failing to slow down even on busy streets”

    • gedfromgont@piefed.caEnglish
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      21 days ago

      The problem is also that likely no one did 60, but rather close to 70.

      So for everyone thinking 30 is too low, do not fret, people will just drive 40 anyhow and that is not too slow.

      • farmgineer@nord.pubEnglish
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        21 days ago

        Definitely. If you’re not going the “customary” 10 over, people will often ride right on your ass everywhere I’ve driven in Japan.

        Edit: I can’t grammar today

          • farmgineer@nord.pubEnglish
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            20 days ago

            I don’t understand the question. What I meant was, if the sign says 30, most people are doing at lead 39-40 (some up to 49).

            • Eheran@lemmy.worldEnglish
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              20 days ago

              Speedometers show more, in many countries by law. The actual speed is thus lower. Depending on the car und the tires, real 50 can be shown as nearly 60. There are still speeding people, but when driving the real velocity that is actually not so often.