It seems like common sense, the reducing of the speed limit, which would reduce the number of accidents on roads and motorways. But if you look a little closer at the statistics, it is clear that speed limit has little influence on the frequency of car accidents, and in some cases resulted in higher speed limits of to safer roads. In 2008, such as Purdue University reported that higher speed limits in Indiana had no effect on the number of accidents. But individual report shows, motorways and roads of the city different from higher speed limits, in due part to the existence of pedestrians and cyclists in the city respond.

This is supported by the fact that the areas of higher speed limits have benefited relatively remote or are free from pedestrians. Was a 2001 by motorists National Association, such as to study, found that Montana car accident statistics remained consistent, as the times of the day, speed limit lifted. And the German Autobahn, the often dangerous to not have a flat-rate limit speed is, saw similar results. A 2008 study of international safety traffic data and analysis group found that Germany 5.5 car deaths per 100,000 people on average, compared to 12 car deaths per 100,000 people here in the United States.

But probably the speed limit impact on the traffic fatalities varies by location. And when it comes to the streets of the city, reducing the speed limits has been shown to the big picture of the road safety accidents improve by reducing the chances of bicycle accidents and pedestrian. In San Francisco, speed limits have partly for a string of Masonic Avenue car accidents blamed been, caused by too many injuries and deaths. In order to deal with the problem of speeding in city limits, the San Francisco municipal intends transport to reduce Agency the speed limit on a few important roads of 30 miles per hour to 25 miles per hour.

"The technology and transport survey results show that lowering the speed limit is 25 MPH appropriate and justified,", said SFMTA spokesman Paul rose. "These reviews and changes we can ensure that the speed limits are, where they are needed the highest safety for drivers, ensure cyclists and pedestrians Muni."

So although it tempting arrive at their destination for motorists on highways and city streets zoom, the SFMTA has found that this prone to road accidents can cause unnecessary risk in the city due to pedestrians and cyclists. Recent results have been inconclusive, hope I that security is positive impact speed limit reduction on San Francisco Street.

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