Sigmar Gabriel, Chairman of the Social Democratic Party of Germany, recently proposed a 120 km/h speed limit on the autobahn -- where drivers often hit 200 km/h or faster -- and had to face harsh criticism for doing so... even from his own party.
According to Gabriel, statistics show lower accident rates on restricted sections of the autobahn, so imposing speed limits could save lives.
Through her spokesman Steffen Seibert, German chancellor Angela Merkel was quoted as saying she doesn't endorse the proposal.
Transport minister Peter Ramsauer is also against speed limits, arguing that the most serious crashes often take place on smaller roads rather than the autobahn.
Source: lepoint.fr
According to Gabriel, statistics show lower accident rates on restricted sections of the autobahn, so imposing speed limits could save lives.
Through her spokesman Steffen Seibert, German chancellor Angela Merkel was quoted as saying she doesn't endorse the proposal.
Transport minister Peter Ramsauer is also against speed limits, arguing that the most serious crashes often take place on smaller roads rather than the autobahn.
Source: lepoint.fr