Amsterdam Road Safety Increased After Lowering Speed Limit to 30 Km/h

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Since the introduction of a maximum speed of 30 km/h on a large number of roads within the Amsterdam ring road, the number of traffic accidents on the new 30-roads in the city has decreased. The number of accidents involving a motor vehicle has decreased by eleven percent, according to a municipal evaluation reported by city broadcaster AT5. The number of accidents between motor vehicles, (electric) cyclists and pedestrians decreased by 15 perce…

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Amsterdam reports a 'sharp decrease' in the number of traffic accidents on roads where a 30-kilometer-per-hour speed limit has been introduced. The measure will apply to around 80 percent of the capital's roads since December 2023.

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The municipality of Amsterdam is satisfied with the results of the introduction of 30 kilometers per hour on most roads in the city. This measure has been in effect since December 2023 and now applies to 80 percent of the roads.

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An evaluation by the municipality shows that a maximum speed of 30 kilometers per hour does indeed result in fewer traffic accidents. On the new 30-roads, the number of accidents involving a motor vehicle has decreased by about 11 percent. Traffic alderman Melanie van der Horst calls the results 'promising'. A reduction of the maximum speed from 50 to 30 kilometers per hour within the ring road was supposed to result in fewer accidents. A study …