Japan to Lower Residential Road Speed Limit to 30 kph Tues.
Tokyo, Aug. 31 (Jiji Press)--The speed limit on residential roads in Japan with no center lines or maximum speed signs will be lowered to 30 kilometers per hour from the current 60 kph on Tuesday. 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 7...
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