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Saturday, November 23, 2024

Street Racing Sparks Call for Speed Limiters

Published: 2024-10-28

In a recent crackdown on illegal street racing in Romerike, Norway, 14 drivers lost their licenses after being caught speeding, with one vehicle clocked at a staggering 234 km/h in a 90 km/h zone.

This incident has reignited the debate on implementing electronic speed limiters in cars.

Trygg Trafikk, a road safety organization, advocates for these limiters, arguing they could significantly reduce traffic fatalities.

However, they face resistance from both politicians and car manufacturers, who are hesitant to adopt such measures.

The Norwegian Automobile Federation (NAF) also expresses skepticism, citing potential scenarios where exceeding speed limits might be necessary.

Despite these challenges, Trygg Trafikk remains hopeful for gradual progress towards safer roads.