The limit of 30 km/h in Bologna it's causing discussion. In response the Ministry of Infrastructure he developed one directive on speed limits in urban centres, proposing a limit of 30 km/h only in “sensitive” areas and for specific reasons.
30 km/h limit only in certain areas
The areas identified by the Ministry of Transport for the 30 km/h limit include streets without sidewalks with a high presence of pedestrians, sections with abnormal narrowing, steep slopes, tortuous paths typical of historic centres, and places with frequent vehicular entrances and exits from buildings such as factories, kindergartens, schools and playgrounds.
The limit could also be applied on slippery or slippery floors dangerous curves, especially during adverse weather conditions. The directive will be the subject of institutional discussion.
30 km/h limit should not be imposed
The Ministry's directive invites the Municipalities, including Bologna, to do not independently impose limits lower than 50 km/h without justification. The need to maintain a network of roads with a 50 km/h limit within the speed-limited zones to ensure connections is underlined. The lower limits will be applied only on specific roads, justified by particular conditions, and may be temporarysuch as during tourist influxes or extraordinary traffic flows.
The directive also states that the presumption of greater safety resulting from lower speed limits is illusory. It also highlights that bans not supported by actual needs can lead to systematic failures and to underestimation of the signage.
The general imposition of limits that are too low could cause hindrance to circulation and environmental damage, as well as creating traffic jams. The power to change the rules must therefore be exercised with the balance between the right to mobility and the promotion of road safety. The directive also mentions that driving too slowly can cause accidents. Safety and traffic flow must be harmonized.
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