Some Drivers Choosing To Ignore New Green National Speed Limit In Netherlands

We knew since last year that the Dutch government was looking to reduce the country’s maximum highway speed limit from 130 km/h (80 mph) to just 100 km/h (62 mph), one of the lowest limits in all of Europe.

The reason for this shift was the high levels of nitrogen oxide found nationwide, although Dutch media has quoted several unhappy drivers saying that they’re willing to accept fines for not sticking to such a low speed, reports DW.

TomM - 3/18/2020 1:22:25 PM

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Drivers paying the fines does not solve the problem with Nitrous Oxides. Eventually they will have to enforce the speed limits

CANADIANCOMMENTS - 3/18/2020 5:11:16 PM

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It's 100kph on 400 series highways in Canada. That is enough to get you where you are going. More like 120kph or even 130kph for some drivers in rush hour in the AM. They will get used to it and hopefully it will have an impact on injuries and fatalities.

Foncool - 3/19/2020 5:48:11 AM

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Simply put Nitrous Oxide on the menu a Dutch bars with the Hash, Pot and a Hooker, problem solved!