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Japan Halves Speed Limit in City Streets
Japan has reduced the speed limit to 30km/h on all narrow city streets, aiming to enhance safety for drivers and pedestrians. The change affects around 70% of general roads.
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The Guardian
Speed limit dropped from 60km/h for around 70% of general roads in the hope of making narrow streets of crowded cities saferDrivers on residential roads in Japan have been forced to take their foot off the accelerator, after the speed l
2026-09-02 05:15 UTC