Highlights The 80 km/h speed limit is associated with a significant reduction in fatalities. Estimated benefits are between 300 and 350 lives saved. Estimated effects vary between counties, illustrating the potential impact depending on the local context. The dynamics of the measure evolve over time.

    Abstract Introduction: Speeding is considered to be a major contributor to road fatalities and injuries worldwide. Inappropriate speeding behavior is associated with a high casualty burden. It could be responsible for at least 30% of road accidents. Method: In 2018, the French authorities decided to introduce a new speed limit. They lowered the speed limit to 80 km/h on the unseparated interurban network. The aim was to reduce the number of fatalities and injuries and to implement some measures in line with international commitments. This paper uses different econometric models applied to time series for different groups of counties. Results: The results show a significant positive contribution of the new speed limit. The estimated number of lives saved is between 300 and 350. The overall reduction in the number of fatalities is 10%. The results also show a differentiated impact according to the local context and the different dynamics at play. Conclusions and Practical Applications: The results of this paper are in line with the scientific literature on speed limit reductions. They represent a validation of a debated public decision, while at the same time consolidating the body of knowledge on the subject, helping the decision-maker to adopt an appropriate measure to improve road safety performance.


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    Titel :

    Does the 80 km/h speed limit save lives in France?


    Beteiligte:
    Carnis, Laurent (Autor:in) / Garcia, Cédric (Autor:in)

    Erschienen in:

    Erscheinungsdatum :

    2023-11-22


    Format / Umfang :

    10 pages




    Medientyp :

    Aufsatz (Zeitschrift)


    Format :

    Elektronische Ressource


    Sprache :

    Englisch




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