120 km/h in some sections to increase the maximum speed of the expressway 6:23 on July 23
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The maximum speed of the expressway will be increased from the current 100 km/h to 120 km/h in sections that meet certain conditions. This is the first time that the maximum speed standard for highways has changed, and police are also strengthening crackdowns to prevent accidents.
The maximum speed limit for highways has been set at 100 kilometers per hour.
However, in reality, there are many vehicles that travel over 100 km, and the National Police Agency has been considering changing the standard, such as raising the maximum speed on a trial basis in some sections and checking the situation of accidents.
As a result, we revised the standard and decided to raise the maximum speed to 120 km, assuming that there is no problem with safety even if speed increases in sections that meet certain conditions such as few curves and three or more lanes. It was
The speed increase is expected to be carried out in advance in some sections of the Shin-Tomei Expressway, Tohoku Expressway, Joban Expressway and Higashi Kanto Expressway.
Other sections will be considered for raising, and preparations will be made to replace road signs as necessary.
On the other hand, large vehicles such as trucks will remain at the current maximum speed of 80 km.
This is the first change in the maximum speed standard since the opening of the Meishin Expressway, the first highway in Japan in 1963.
While some say that speeding up will increase convenience, there are also some concerns about accidents, and the police are deciding to strengthen crackdowns on malicious driving.
The changed background is
Regarding speed regulation on expressways, it has been pointed out that "standards do not match actual conditions" and "not complying with the speed limit would lead to a tendency to downplay traffic rules."
Against this backdrop, the National Police Agency has decided to increase the maximum speed on a trial basis in response to the start of use of the Shin-Tomei Expressway, which was designed to allow safe and comfortable driving at 120 km/h. We have analyzed the situation of accidents.
Based on the opinions of experts so far, we decided to change the standard for the first time this time, assuming that safety can be secured under certain conditions.
Voice of pros and cons from the driver
There were various voices from the drivers about the increase in the maximum speed of the highway to 120 km/h.
A man in his twenties said, "When I'm in a hurry, I can exceed 100 kilometers. If it doesn't violate, I think it will be easier mentally."
Also, a man in his thirties said, "Vehicles have various performances, some cars are safe even if you drive at high speed, and if there is no danger, you may increase the maximum speed."
On the other hand, a woman in her thirties said, "I don't drive fast and I was scared when a fast car came from behind. I don't think we need to speed up."
In addition, a man in his 60s said, "I think that even if the standard is raised, some people will drive even faster. In that case, there is no limit and it is better not to change the standard."