France’s contentious speed-limit reduction is a model for others
Live fast, die fast
WHILE Emmanuel Macron’s conflict with the strikers may be the hottest topic of conversation in French cities, la France profonde is exercised about another aspect of presidential authority. From July 1st, the limit on single-carriageway rural roads will be reduced from 90kph (55mph) to 80kph (see article). The government maintains that this will save 300-400 lives a year. But opinion amid the pastis and theboules is solidly against the reduction.
This article appeared in the Leaders section of the print edition under the headline “Live fast, die fast”
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