Japan implemented a new measure that halves the speed limit on the country's narrow streets. This change comes at a time when authorities are trying to stop the growing number of fatal accidents and injuries in urban areas.
The measure covers about 870,000 kilometres of roads, which represents approximately 70% of Japan's entire general road network. This significant extent means that the vast majority of the country's roads will be affected by the new regulation.
The Japanese government states that the main objective is to reduce the number of fatalities and injuries in urban areas. The measure comes at a time when the country faces growing challenges in terms of road safety in its cities.
The news headline makes reference to 'drift', an illegal driving practice involving dangerous manoeuvres on streets, suggesting that the new regulation also aims to combat this type of risky behaviour on Japanese roads.
