The Netherlands is undergoing a significant change in the general speed limit of 100 km/h on motorways, which was introduced about five years ago due to environmental concerns. According to an official statement by the Ministry of Infrastructure and Water Management, the current speed limit will be increased again on certain motorway sections of the country. 130 km / h This decision is considered a sign of a new era in the Netherlands' transportation policies.
The Far Right's Demand Comes True
This significant change is being implemented under the influence of the Freedom Party (PVV), led by far-right leader Geert Wilders, who played a key role in the formation of the last government. Increasing the speed limit was one of the PVV's primary demands to the government during coalition talks. With the new regulation, it will now be possible to travel at a maximum speed of 130 km/h on three different motorway sections at all times of the day, initially.
Three Highway Sections Affected Initially
The highway sections where drivers can travel faster are determined in the first phase of the new speed limit application and are listed as follows:
- Motorway A6 near the city of Lelystad: It is aimed to make transportation more fluid by increasing the speed limit at this important connection point.
- Section on the Afsluitdijk (Closing Wall) connecting the provinces of Noord-Holland and Friesland: The speed limit is also increased on this route on the Closing Wall, one of the country's symbolic structures.
- The section of the A7 motorway from Winschoten to Ostfriesland on the German border: Drivers will now be able to travel at higher speeds on this important connection road to the German border.
In addition to these three sectors, the authorities a fourth route will be available during the summer months announced that it will be included in this new speed limit application. This development signals that the application will be gradually expanded.
Will Come Into Force After New Plates
The new speed regulation will reduce the total motorway network in the Netherlands by approximately 117 Mileage This distance is approximately the length of the country's overall highways. 1.7 percent In order for the application to come into force, first of all, the necessary new construction must be done on the specified highway sections. traffic signs Once the signs are installed, drivers will be subject to a speed limit of 130 km/h in these areas.
Environmental Criteria Will Be Decisive
This easing of the speed limit on all motorways in the Netherlands, which was implemented in 2020 and reduced to 100 km/h during daylight hours, also brings with it some environmental concerns. However, authorities say that increasing the speed limit on more motorway sections in the future will primarily noise pollution and air quality The Ministry of Infrastructure and Water Management states that other motorway sections may be gradually included in this new application, provided that these criteria are met. This approach reflects an effort to strike a balance between economic and transportation goals and environmental sustainability.
