Japan to Lower Residential Road Speed Limit to 30 kph

The Japanese government plans to reduce the speed limit on residential roads from 60 to 30 kilometers per hour to curb accidents in urban areas with heavy pedestrian traffic.

31 Aug, 08:13 — 31 Aug, 08:13

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

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.

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Japan to Lower Residential Road Speed Limit to 30 kph

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