The topic of speed limits on German autobahns, as well as on country roads and in cities, remains on the political agenda and is a bone of contention. However, despite the initiative of the Green Party, the speed limit in Germany will not be introduced yet.
The Green Party again failed on the initiative to limit the speed on German autobahns to 130 km / h. The party also planned to limit the maximum speed to 80 kilometers per hour when driving on all two-lane country roads, as well as to 30 km / h in all cities. The latter, however, with the ability for settlements to allow driving at a higher speed throughout the territory or in certain areas. On Wednesday, the factions of the Greens and the Left voted in the Bundestag for, the CDU / CSU, SPD, FDP and AfD against. As a result, the Greens’ proposal did not receive a majority of votes.
The debate about speed limits in cities and on highways is common. Sometimes due to the increased frequency of accidents on the roads, sometimes as part of a package of measures to protect the climate. The benefits of restrictions are assessed by experts in different ways. The Federal Environmental Protection Agency and Environment Minister Svenja Schulze are in favor of the restrictions. Transport Minister Andreas Scheuer is a staunch opponent of this measure. Federal Chancellor Angela Merkel said at the end of August that she was not joining the Federal Environment Agency’s recommendation “for the time being.” The Green Party has traditionally advocated the introduction of a speed limit on the German autobahns, which allows you to drive at a speed of no more than 120 or 130 km / h.
There are currently no speed limits on many sections of the Autobahn in Germany. However, when driving on the motorway, there is a recommended speed of 130 km / h. It is important to know that in the event of an accident, the driver can be declared guilty if he drove faster.
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