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Just over 70% of The Local readers reject the idea of imposing a general speed limit on Germany’s Autobahn, which is famous for having zones with no speed restrictions. That’s the result of a survey we conducted to find out readers’ views.

Proposals to impose speed limits on the highways have long divided the country. Some argue that putting a general speed limit in place, often touted as 130km/h (80mp/h), would make roads safer and reduce carbon emissions. However, for many people inside and outside Germany, the speed limit-free motorways are a strong part of the country’s car-loving culture and history.

Freedom

When we asked what comes to mind when you think of Germany’s Autobahn network, the majority of answers were positive responses. Many people answered with โ€œspeedโ€, โ€œno speed limitโ€ or โ€œfastโ€.

People called it:

  • Great
  • Well-maintained
  • Functional
  • Efficient

One reader called it โ€œthe best Autobahn/highway in the worldโ€, while another said: โ€œI have driven in India, UK, Singapore, and Germany and I will say Germany has the best Autobahns.โ€

A respondent told The Local that the Autobahn is โ€œa testament to German engineering, quality and innovation that is tried and has triumphed over the yearsโ€.

โ€œThe automobile industry’s finest works are born to be enjoyed on this road. However I do speak for safety and wellness of others, so I believe there should be some moderation but not to damage the Autobahn legacy,โ€ the reader added.

Inconsiderate drivers

Others pointed out the not so great things. One respondent said the Autobahn had โ€œa dwindling number of segments that still permit free speed, due to increasing congestionโ€.

Many people said traffic jams were a regular occurrence, while one respondent said the Autobahn had โ€œinconsiderate drivers and speedersโ€

by Andrew Cornegi | December 20, 2018

A respondent called the Autobahn โ€œdangerousโ€, while another said there are โ€œtoo many car crashesโ€, and an โ€œincredible amount of portions under work or renovationโ€.

A reader pointed out that the road network had a lot of โ€œpotholesโ€ and โ€œimpatient driversโ€.

One respondent pointed out that there were โ€œdangerous discrepancies in the speeds of vehiclesโ€, while another said the roads were โ€œsafe and fairโ€.

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