For several years, lowering the maximum speed on the road was a somewhat taboo topic, but it is often talked about. And it is not for nothing that the government has been working on reducing restrictions on our network for some time. This, in particular, started the implementation of 80 km/h, which contributed to the ignition of gunpowder on The yellow vest crisis in 2018. The government then announced that it wanted to reduce the maximum speed on the highways to 110 km/h, again causing a wave of outrage. A project that was finally shelved, but which, nevertheless, continues to remain on the corner of the table. And he talks about him again when summer approaches.
Autonomous radar #Tonneau Charente which flashes ERROR from 80 km/h. (speed limited to 90)
Users who have to deal with the competition, others quickly paid to avoid a fixed penalty. We need to undo all of this quickly‼️@Prefect17 ???? pic.twitter.com/yozl0GBWwW
— Info Traffic 17 (@infotrafic17) December 16, 2022
To decline?
But this time without obligation in advance. However, this does not prevent the government from wanting the French to drive less fast. We remember, for example, last year he asked all state employees to reduce the speed to 110 km/h. Today, the Minister of Energy, Agnes Pagnier-Rounachet, is also asking all motorists during the summer holidays to prepare. Into RTL’s microphone, she says that ” when you drive 110 km/h on the highway compared to 130 km/h, you save 20% of fuel. It’s nothing, it’s visible on the wallet, and it’s a huge value for the planet. It means less accidents, less fatigue and a little more time on the road »
Planned incentive
She goes on to say that ” this is the choice we offer the French and we will send a message encouraging people to slow down ». Should we expect a TV communication campaign or media coverage? So far, nothing concrete has been announced. On the other hand, French motorways should not have a mandatory crossing that would be technically too difficult to install. The government also wants to focus on car sharing, which is becoming increasingly successful across the country.
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Source: Auto Plus
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