Japan reduced the speed limit from 60 to 30 km/h on about 70% of the country's general roads. The measure applies mainly to the narrower urban streets and took effect on Tuesday.
The change is part of a Japanese government strategy to strengthen road safety in the country. The main objective is to reduce the number of deaths and injuries among pedestrians traveling on these roads.
This change represents a significant alteration to Japanese traffic rules, affecting a large part of the national road network. The authorities expect that the speed reduction will help make the streets safer for all users, especially for pedestrians.
