What was the effect in Paris of the speed reduction to 30 km/h, which came into effect about a year ago?
The average speed has decreased by 1.8 km / h, indicates the Coyote application, contacted by
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, confirming information from RTL.
Since the end of August 2021, the capital has lowered its maximum authorized speed in most streets from 50 km/h to 30 km/h.
The measure aims to improve road safety, reduce noise pollution and reduce pollution, according to the mayor of Paris.
22.8 km/h average speed
The Coyote application analyzed all the roads going from 50 to 30 km/h between 7 a.m. and 9 p.m. in Paris, during two periods: from September 1, 2020 to July 31, 2021, then from September 1, 2021 to July 28, 2022, i.e. before and after the application of the new regulations.
Cars traveling at 0 km/h have not been taken into account, in other words all cars stagnating in traffic.
Conclusion: “Since September 1, 2021, the average speed of drivers in Paris has decreased by -1.8 km/h”, reports Coyote.
In detail, the average speed was 24.6 km / h before the entry into force of the 30 km / h, and has since increased to 22.8 km / h.
The impact on the ring road, which was not affected by the measure, was stronger, probably due to a postponement of traffic and other factors.
The average speed of drivers there has decreased by 3.7 km/h since September 1, 2021. It has fallen from 50 km/h against 46.3 km/h today.
Remember that the maximum authorized speed on the ring road is still 70 km/h.
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