UK News 15mph speed limit for eco-towns

[The Helper]

Vehicles driving on roads in planned eco-towns will have to stick to 15mph speed limits, it has emerged.

The restriction is among proposals designed to minimise the environmental impact of the settlements.

Government sources say the new town centres are to be car-free, and the 15mph limit will be enforced on "key roads" leading into them.

Environmental protesters have criticised the scheme for focusing too narrowly on carbon emissions.

BBC NEWS | UK | 15mph speed limit for eco-towns

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[IceWarrior98]

Wouldnt driving slower cause you to pollute more in one area?

 

[Turnip]

I was thinking the same thing.

 

[Wiseman_2]

It probably does... also, going on the fuel consumption of the car my family has, it actually uses more fuel when it's going slow. Covering the same stretch at 25mph and at 40 (traffic problems), we used more fuel at 25mph.

 

[emjlr3]

the eco cars use most of their gas above 30 mph, under which its mostly the electric motor, which is recharged during breaking

 

[Aqua Dragon]

Mmm, I Can only imagine the police speed chases