Lower Speed Limits Significantly Improve Residential Street Safety
Reducing residential speed limits to 40 km/h or less significantly improves pedestrian safety, as shown by studies in Edmonton (25% fewer collisions, 31% fewer pedestrian injuries and fatalities) and Toronto (28% and 67% reductions, respectively), although optimal speed depends on road design and en...
Lower Speed Limits Significantly Improve Residential Street Safety
Reducing residential speed limits to 40 km/h or less significantly improves pedestrian safety, as shown by studies in Edmonton (25% fewer collisions, 31% fewer pedestrian injuries and fatalities) and Toronto (28% and 67% reductions, respectively), although optimal speed depends on road design and en...
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20% Bias Score
German Police Union Urges 30 km/h Speed Limit to Reduce Pedestrian Accidents
Germany saw 33,504 pedestrian accidents in 2023, nearing pre-pandemic levels; the German Police Union advocates for a 30 km/h speed limit in cities to improve safety, while experts suggest infrastructure improvements and stricter enforcement.
German Police Union Urges 30 km/h Speed Limit to Reduce Pedestrian Accidents
Germany saw 33,504 pedestrian accidents in 2023, nearing pre-pandemic levels; the German Police Union advocates for a 30 km/h speed limit in cities to improve safety, while experts suggest infrastructure improvements and stricter enforcement.
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32% Bias Score
Greece's New Road Code: Stricter Penalties, Lower Speed Limits
Greece's revised Road Code, effective November 1st, 2025, lowers residential speed limits to 30 km/h, allows lane splitting for motorcyclists, and introduces stricter penalties for dangerous driving behaviors, including fines up to 1200 EUR, license suspensions, and potential jail time.
Greece's New Road Code: Stricter Penalties, Lower Speed Limits
Greece's revised Road Code, effective November 1st, 2025, lowers residential speed limits to 30 km/h, allows lane splitting for motorcyclists, and introduces stricter penalties for dangerous driving behaviors, including fines up to 1200 EUR, license suspensions, and potential jail time.
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36% Bias Score
Germany: High Pedestrian Accident Numbers Prompt Call for 30 km/h Speed Limit
Germany saw 33,504 pedestrian accidents in 2023, nearing pre-pandemic levels; 449 pedestrians died, exceeding 2019's figure. The German Police Union advocates for a default 30 km/h speed limit in towns, while experts call for prioritizing pedestrians in traffic planning and implementing advanced saf...
Germany: High Pedestrian Accident Numbers Prompt Call for 30 km/h Speed Limit
Germany saw 33,504 pedestrian accidents in 2023, nearing pre-pandemic levels; 449 pedestrians died, exceeding 2019's figure. The German Police Union advocates for a default 30 km/h speed limit in towns, while experts call for prioritizing pedestrians in traffic planning and implementing advanced saf...
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40% Bias Score
30 km/h Speed Limits: Reduced Accidents and Improved Urban Safety
Multiple European countries have reduced urban speed limits to 30 km/h, resulting in fewer accidents and animal fatalities. Studies show this decreases reaction time and improves safety for vulnerable road users.
30 km/h Speed Limits: Reduced Accidents and Improved Urban Safety
Multiple European countries have reduced urban speed limits to 30 km/h, resulting in fewer accidents and animal fatalities. Studies show this decreases reaction time and improves safety for vulnerable road users.
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52% Bias Score
Scotland to lower car speed limits, raise HGV limits to improve road safety
The Scottish government plans to lower car speed limits to 50mph on single carriageways and raise HGV limits to 50mph and 60mph on single and dual carriageways, respectively, to reduce road fatalities; a public consultation is underway.
Scotland to lower car speed limits, raise HGV limits to improve road safety
The Scottish government plans to lower car speed limits to 50mph on single carriageways and raise HGV limits to 50mph and 60mph on single and dual carriageways, respectively, to reduce road fatalities; a public consultation is underway.
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48% Bias Score