When it was introduced a few years earlier, the 80 km/h speed limit on all single-lane secondary roads not separated by a central zone caused outrage. This is a very unpopular measure that is strongly criticized by motorists, as well as associations responsible for their protection. It also greatly contributed to the ignition of the gunpowder of the crisis Yellow vests, which, in particular, led to the destruction of numerous radars throughout France. A challenge that forced the government to reconsider its plans. Therefore, the latter decided to allow the departments to increase the speed.

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 have to cancel all this quickly@Prefect17 ???? pic.twitter.com/yozl0GBWwW

— Info Traffic 17 (@infotrafic17) December 16, 2022

Disputed promotion

This is what many did, including Calvados, which was last ironed at 90 km/h. In total, this event affected more than 400 kilometers of secondary roads, which logically appeals to most motorists. Moreover, its implementation was difficult due to the challenge of the association, which was justified by justice. A decision that was questioned by the department that ultimately won. But the matter is not over yet. Because League Against Road Violence has not yet said his last word.

From demagoguery

The organization explains that ” to increase the speed, motivation is needed, and there are no serious ones yet. There is nothing but pleasing voters and this is called clientelism […] Apart from demagoguery and clientelism, there is no reason to return to 90 km/h“. According to this, this increase in the limit would cause more deaths. However, this was never proven with figures that showed that 80 km/h did not exist does not affect road deaths. About 3,000 to 3,500 people die online every year.