Traffic Experts Advocate for Easier Implementation of Urban 30 km/h Zones
Recommendations from the Goslar Traffic Law Conference aim to enhance road safety, including stricter drug use regulations and improved pedestrian infrastructure.
- Experts at the Goslar Traffic Law Conference called for municipalities to have greater autonomy in designating 30 km/h zones in urban areas to improve safety, particularly for pedestrians.
- The conference highlighted the need for more pedestrian-friendly infrastructure, including barrier-free sidewalks, separated pathways for walkers and cyclists, and additional zebra crossings.
- Recommendations included mandatory brake assist systems in vehicles and stricter penalties for illegal parking near pedestrian crossings.
- Stronger regulations on drug use while driving were proposed, including a ban on combining cannabis and alcohol, improved THC testing methods, and clearer rules for license revocation after drug-related offenses.
- The experts also advocated for national standards in police sobriety tests and consumer protections against exploitative preparation courses for driving aptitude tests.
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