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"Haste can cost a life": 50 km/h can be fatal near schools

Notícias de Coimbra7 September 2026 at 18:21

"Haste can cost a life": 50 km/h can be fatal near schools

Authorities are warning about the dangers of driving at 50 kilometres per hour near schools. According to the data presented, the probability of a pedestrian being killed in a collision at this speed reaches 90%. This information aims to raise awareness among drivers about the need to reduce speed in areas near educational establishments, where children and young people are present. The alert reinforces the importance of ensuring the safety of the most vulnerable pedestrians, especially in areas with high student traffic.

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