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...
Japan will reduce the speed limit on residential roads from 60 km/h to 30 km/h starting September 1, according to the Road Traffic Act. The lower limit applies to roads without center lines or road markings that resemble center lines. Hyogo Prefectural Police have launched awareness campaigns to educate drivers about the new rules and encourage careful driving in neighborhood areas.
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