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5 reasons why the government should slow down on raising speed limits

03 July 2024

UC Professor of Human Geography Simon Kingham considers why the government is increasing speed limits despite extensive research highlighting the benefits of slower speeds. 

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Reasons include time savings and productivity, crashes, deaths and injuries, environmental pollution, health, wellbeing, community and equity, and global trends.

Professor Kingham argues that science and extensive research suggests lower speeds make more sense, by enhancing communities and improving overall health.

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