Derestricted Autobahns Could Be Axed Because Of Emissions Laws
The German government is examining proposals to introduce speed limits on all sections of derestricted Autobahn.
Recommendations drafted by Germany’s National Platform on the Future of Mobility include capping speeds on all of the country’s motorways in an effort to bring overall emissions down to legally-required levels.
The country’s transport emissions have not fallen since 1990, reports Reuters, although that’s quite an impressive display of improved engine efficiency given the increased number of cars on the road.
Speeds would be limited to 130kph (81mph); a common motorway speed ceiling in mainland Europe. The new restrictions would be joined by generally increased fuel taxes from 2023, with greater increases applied to diesel cars and/or fuel.
The report, currently in a preliminary stage, will be finalised by the end of March before being incorporated into new laws. It’s said that not every suggestion will be carried forward, and we think a fair number of car people will be hoping the famous Autobahn stays just as it is.
Sources: Reuters via MotorAuthority
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No way it can pass. People want the autobahn. Autobahn is german, germany is autobahn.
We should really let thanos handle the global warming situation after all it seems..
NEIN NEIN NEIN NEIN NEIN
Stupid emissions laws. I know global warming is a problem but closing the Autobahn WONT MAKE A DIFERENCE. If you want to cut emission build damns go nuclear use wind power. AND 90% Of elecricity made in germany is from renewable resources.
NEEEEEEIIN
I assume my PR of 5h45m for 760km will stand for ever
Old news, meanwhile the transport minister has denied a general restriction for the Autobahn
It won’t be long before the EU come up with some rule that new cars will have be restricted to 70 or 80 mph due to emissions
Whats the point then?
The only reason people drive to germany is for the nurburgring and the autobahn
Remove the one thing that makes germany cool and all you have left is plain normal motorway.
Why remove the one thing that doeant make germany boring?
Whether they’re restricted or not, you can drive on them with ease, speed, and style, using 2019 Toyota Camry V6™!