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Japan halves speed limit to 30km/h on all narrow city streets

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Drivers on residential roads in Japan have been forced to take their foot off the accelerator, after the speed limit was slashed from 60km/h (37mph) to 30km/h in an attempt to reduce deaths and injuries among pedestrians on narrow urban streets. The new limit, which went into effect on Tuesday, applies to residential roads with […]
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The drivers in Japan must reduce speed on narrow residential streets after the speed limit has been reduced from 60 km/h to 30 km/h. The measure entered into force on Tuesday and is aimed at reducing the...

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Speed limit Japan: authorities reduce speed to 30 km/h on narrow streets to protect pedestrians in residential areas.

The move is primarily expected to reduce the number of pedestrian accidents.

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BizToc broke the news on Wednesday, September 2, 2026.
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