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Japan to lower residential road speed limit from 60 to 30 kph
Japan🏛️ PoliticsCenter5 hr. ago

Japan to lower residential road speed limit from 60 to 30 kph

Japan plans to reduce the residential road speed limit from 60 to 30 kilometers per hour in an effort to decrease traffic accidents, particularly in densely populated urban areas where pedestrian activity is high. This change targets narrow streets that make up approximately 70% of ordinary roads across the country. The decision reflects a significant shift in transportation policy aimed at improving road safety by encouraging slower speeds in environments where pedestrians are more vulnerable. The move is part of broader efforts to address rising concerns over urban mobility and accident rates.

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Japan to lower residential road speed limit from 60 to 30 kph

Japan plans to reduce the residential road speed limit from 60 to 30 kilometers per hour in an effort to decrease traffic accidents, particularly in densely populated urban areas where pedestrian activity is high. This change targets narrow streets that make up approximately 70% of ordinary roads across the country. The decision reflects a significant shift in transportation policy aimed at improving road safety by encouraging slower speeds in environments where pedestrians are more vulnerable. The move is part of broader efforts to address rising concerns over urban mobility and accident rates.

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