What was the effect in Paris of the speed reduction to 30 km/h, which came into effect about a year ago? The average speed has decreased by 1.8 km / h, indicates the Coyote application, contacted by 20 minutes, confirming information from RTL.
Since the end of August 2021, the capital has lowered its maximum authorized speed in most streets from 50 km/h to 30 km/h. The measure aims to improve road safety, reduce noise pollution and reduce pollution, according to the mayor of Paris.
22.8 km/h average speed
The Coyote application analyzed all the roads going from 50 to 30 km/h between 7 a.m. and 9 p.m. in Paris, during two periods: from September 1, 2020 to July 31, 2021, then from September 1, 2021 to July 28, 2022, i.e. before and after the application of the new regulations. Cars traveling at 0 km/h have not been taken into account, in other words all cars stagnating in traffic.
Conclusion: “Since September 1, 2021, the average speed of drivers in Paris has decreased by -1.8 km/h”, reports Coyote. In detail, the average speed was 24.6 km / h before the entry into force of the 30 km / h, and has increased to 22.8 km / h since.
The impact on the ring road, which was not affected by the measure, was stronger, probably due to a postponement of traffic and other factors. The average speed of drivers there has decreased by 3.7 km/h since September 1, 2021. It has fallen from 50 km/h against 46.3 km/h today. Remember that the maximum authorized speed on the ring road is still 70 km/h.