California's governor vetoed a bill aimed at reducing traffic deaths. Here's why
Governor Newsom vetoed a bill requiring beeping alerts for speeding, citing federal regulation conflicts.
West Valley lowers speed limits for safety - San Jose Spotlight
Silicon Valley cities are lowering speed limits to enhance safety and reduce injuries, particularly around higher pedestrian and cyclist activity.
City starts lowering some speed limits with 'Sammy's Law'
'Sammy's Law' empowers NYC to reduce speed limits, enhancing pedestrian safety, as seen in the first implemented zone on Prospect Park West.
Blanket 20 mph speed limit across the UK could lower car insurance premiums
Wales' 20 mph speed limit has cut car accidents by 20%, but met significant public opposition and calls for local flexibility in speed regulations.
Adams, Hochul tout passage of law allowing city to lower speed limits
New law allows NYC to lower speed limits to increase traffic safety, honoring Sammy Cohen Eckstein. Advocates urge drivers to slow down for safer streets.
Gov. Hochul wants to allow NYC to lower its speed limits, report says
Governor Kathy Hochul plans to push for legislation that would give New York City control of its speed limit.
This marks the second year in a row that Hochul is attempting to pass the legislation, named after a 12-year-old boy who was killed in 2013.
California's governor vetoed a bill aimed at reducing traffic deaths. Here's why
Governor Newsom vetoed a bill requiring beeping alerts for speeding, citing federal regulation conflicts.
West Valley lowers speed limits for safety - San Jose Spotlight
Silicon Valley cities are lowering speed limits to enhance safety and reduce injuries, particularly around higher pedestrian and cyclist activity.
City starts lowering some speed limits with 'Sammy's Law'
'Sammy's Law' empowers NYC to reduce speed limits, enhancing pedestrian safety, as seen in the first implemented zone on Prospect Park West.
Blanket 20 mph speed limit across the UK could lower car insurance premiums
Wales' 20 mph speed limit has cut car accidents by 20%, but met significant public opposition and calls for local flexibility in speed regulations.
Adams, Hochul tout passage of law allowing city to lower speed limits
New law allows NYC to lower speed limits to increase traffic safety, honoring Sammy Cohen Eckstein. Advocates urge drivers to slow down for safer streets.
Gov. Hochul wants to allow NYC to lower its speed limits, report says
Governor Kathy Hochul plans to push for legislation that would give New York City control of its speed limit.
This marks the second year in a row that Hochul is attempting to pass the legislation, named after a 12-year-old boy who was killed in 2013.
Even at Slower Speeds, SUVs and Pickups are a 'Big' Problem for Pedestrians - Streetsblog USA
Pedestrians at 27 mph crash speeds face significantly higher injury risks from taller vehicles like pickup trucks compared to standard cars.
Comptroller DiNapoli: Even with fewer drivers statewide, traffic fatalities have risen
Motor vehicle fatalities in New York State increased by 25.8% from 2019-2022, with the highest number of fatalities in a decade reported in 2022.
50 Years Since Nixon's 'National Speed Limit': A Tale of Missed Opportunities - Streetsblog USA
Advocates are working to lower speed limits on streets to improve pedestrian safety.
Nixon's National Maximum Speed Limit law in 1974 resulted in fewer road deaths for a brief period of time.
EXCLUSIVE: Gov. Hochul Again Seeks to Let New York City Lower its Speed Limits - Streetsblog New York City
Governor Kathy Hochul will include legislation to allow New York City to control its own speed limits in her executive budget for the second year in a row.
The legislation, named after a 12-year-old victim of a traffic accident, would give the city the authority to lower the speed limit from 25 mph to 20 mph.
New California bill proposes lowering school speed limits to 20 mph
Jacob Villanueva's death motivated the introduction of legislation to make school zones safer in California.
AB 2583 aims to lower speed limits in school zones and enforce them during heavy pedestrian traffic times.
NYC Speed Limit To Be Reduced As Low As 10MPH On Certain Streets
Lowering NYC speed limits to 20 mph under Sammy's Law for increased pedestrian safety.
Even at Slower Speeds, SUVs and Pickups are a 'Big' Problem for Pedestrians - Streetsblog USA
Pedestrians at 27 mph crash speeds face significantly higher injury risks from taller vehicles like pickup trucks compared to standard cars.
Comptroller DiNapoli: Even with fewer drivers statewide, traffic fatalities have risen
Motor vehicle fatalities in New York State increased by 25.8% from 2019-2022, with the highest number of fatalities in a decade reported in 2022.
50 Years Since Nixon's 'National Speed Limit': A Tale of Missed Opportunities - Streetsblog USA
Advocates are working to lower speed limits on streets to improve pedestrian safety.
Nixon's National Maximum Speed Limit law in 1974 resulted in fewer road deaths for a brief period of time.
EXCLUSIVE: Gov. Hochul Again Seeks to Let New York City Lower its Speed Limits - Streetsblog New York City
Governor Kathy Hochul will include legislation to allow New York City to control its own speed limits in her executive budget for the second year in a row.
The legislation, named after a 12-year-old victim of a traffic accident, would give the city the authority to lower the speed limit from 25 mph to 20 mph.
New California bill proposes lowering school speed limits to 20 mph
Jacob Villanueva's death motivated the introduction of legislation to make school zones safer in California.
AB 2583 aims to lower speed limits in school zones and enforce them during heavy pedestrian traffic times.
NYC Speed Limit To Be Reduced As Low As 10MPH On Certain Streets
Lowering NYC speed limits to 20 mph under Sammy's Law for increased pedestrian safety.
Here's a Radical New Way To Cut Car Insurance Claims: Make The Damn Roads Safer - Streetsblog USA
Lowering speed limits to 20 mph in Wales led to significant reductions in car insurance claims and crash casualties, sparking discussions about similar strategies in the U.S.
Council proposes new 20mph speed limits
Redbridge Council proposes to enforce 20 mph speed limits in parts of Ilford to enhance road safety in residential areas.
Tanya Sweeney: Irish roads are full of reckless drivers - we have to deal with aggression behind the wheel if we want anything to change
Drivers need to take responsibility and change behavior to reduce road deaths.
Gardai launch 24-hour speed enforcement operation as school traffic returns to roads
National 'Slow Down Day' aims to reduce speeding and enhance road safety amidst increasing collision rates, particularly with winter conditions approaching.
The 15 Sutton roads that could have speed limits reduced to 20mph
Sutton Council aims to reduce speed limits to 20mph on several roads to enhance safety and promote walking and cycling.
Two busy streets could have speed limit cut to 20mph
Barnet Council is investigating potential 20mph speed limits on two roads due to speeding concerns raised by residents.
Here's a Radical New Way To Cut Car Insurance Claims: Make The Damn Roads Safer - Streetsblog USA
Lowering speed limits to 20 mph in Wales led to significant reductions in car insurance claims and crash casualties, sparking discussions about similar strategies in the U.S.
Council proposes new 20mph speed limits
Redbridge Council proposes to enforce 20 mph speed limits in parts of Ilford to enhance road safety in residential areas.
Tanya Sweeney: Irish roads are full of reckless drivers - we have to deal with aggression behind the wheel if we want anything to change
Drivers need to take responsibility and change behavior to reduce road deaths.
Gardai launch 24-hour speed enforcement operation as school traffic returns to roads
National 'Slow Down Day' aims to reduce speeding and enhance road safety amidst increasing collision rates, particularly with winter conditions approaching.
The 15 Sutton roads that could have speed limits reduced to 20mph
Sutton Council aims to reduce speed limits to 20mph on several roads to enhance safety and promote walking and cycling.
Two busy streets could have speed limit cut to 20mph
Barnet Council is investigating potential 20mph speed limits on two roads due to speeding concerns raised by residents.
Could these major London parks soon get strict speed limits for cyclists?
The Royal Parks is lobbying for new speed limit laws for cyclists in London parks due to safety concerns.
Michael Valentine, Who Helped Drivers Stay Under the Radar, Dies at 74
Michael Valentine's passion for speed and engineering led to the creation of the successful Escort radar detector, challenging speed limits in the process.
Cambridge City Council wants lower speed limit on Memorial Drive and local highways after cyclist killed
Cambridge City Council is lowering speed limits on state highways to enhance cyclist safety following multiple fatalities this year.
Labour's not declaring a 20mph war on motorists. Maybe it should | Jonn Elledge
Driving speeds in urban areas are significantly slower than advertised, with average speeds like 9mph in central London.
Welsh Labour's 20mph limit policy faced strong public backlash, highlighting cultural and political divides.
Polling indicates a lack of majority support for new speed limits, leading to policy retractions.
Mosque wants barriers after another car crash
The mosque in East London is advocating for the installation of steel bollards to prevent future vehicle crashes after a recent accident.
Louise Haigh says she will support local 20mph speed limits
Transport Secretary Haigh supports local authorities' 20mph limits despite 70% public opposition, urging a shift from previous controversial policies.
Can I get a ticket for speeding in a school zone if kids aren't around? See California law
Review California's driving laws near schools for children's safety.
Speeding in a California school zone? Here's what 'when children are present' really means
A school zone in California is defined as the area surrounding a school building and its grounds, and the speed limit is 25 mph within 500 feet of a school zone when children are present. Some school zones may have a lower speed limit of 15 mph.
'When children are present' refers to any time children are outside or crossing the street, not just when they are in class.
Can I get a ticket for speeding in a school zone if kids aren't around? See California law
Review California's driving laws near schools for children's safety.
Speeding in a California school zone? Here's what 'when children are present' really means
A school zone in California is defined as the area surrounding a school building and its grounds, and the speed limit is 25 mph within 500 feet of a school zone when children are present. Some school zones may have a lower speed limit of 15 mph.
'When children are present' refers to any time children are outside or crossing the street, not just when they are in class.
Drivers caught in 20mph zone won't have to pay if they are genuinely confused'
Drivers will not be fined for breaching the 20mph speed limit in Wales if they are genuinely confused by the rule change.
The enforcement threshold for prosecution in Wales is 10% plus 4mph in a 20mph zone, higher than the threshold in the rest of Britain.
DOT to begin reducing speed limits near schools, safe streets, open streets
The Department of Transportation plans to impose 20 mph speed limits on specific Brooklyn streets in honor of Sammy Cohen Eckstein, complying with Sammy's Law.
Do I have to slow down in construction zones without crews present? What California law says
Drivers must adhere to posted speed limits and safety signs in highway construction zones, even when workers are not present.
Friday Video: Why Cities Around the World Are Reducing Speed Limits - Streetsblog USA
Lowering speed limits in cities is crucial for safety and other benefits.