Reform or minor adjustment? Amendment to the Road Traffic Act causes disappointment

In the interest of road safety, municipalities should be given more flexibility in implementing measures to enhance traffic safety. Such regulations have only been adopted marginally; the significant breakthrough is lacking.

Speed Limit: Challenging Topic

The topic of “30 km/h in urban areas as a rule” is viewed critically: The permissibility of 30 km/h was only facilitated in front of playgrounds and highly frequented school routes. If a so-called “increased danger situation” for traffic safety is not demonstrably present, the basic rule – 50 km/h in urban areas – must still not be altered.

Less Speed Means More Safety

Lower driving speeds reduce the number and consequences of accidents, provide time to correct mistakes, and thus improve the flow to a smoother, safer, and more environmentally friendly traffic. Last but not least, they serve to protect particularly vulnerable groups, such as children, elderly people, and those traveling on foot or by bicycle.