Speed limits in Japan
The general limit is 60 km/h (37.3 mph) except for divided national highways where the limit is normally 100 km/h (62.1 mph).[1] Urban areas are usually zoned at 40 km/h (24.9 mph).[2]
Limits in Japan are different from most countries:
- having no separate urban limit; urban limits are set by zoning rather than statute.
- outside of urban areas a limit of 40 km/h (24.9 mph) or 50 km/h (31.1 mph) is common.
- for divided highways outside of urban areas a limit of 50 km/h (31.1 mph) or 60 km/h (37.3 mph) is common.
- emergency vehicles are not exempt but have a higher speed limit, 80 km/h (49.7 mph).
- lower limits are set for smaller vehicle classes other than ordinary cars and motorcycles.
References
- ↑ "The Order for Enforcement of the Road Traffic Act (Japanese)". Government of Japan. Government of Japan. Retrieved 22 February 2017.
- ↑ "Driving in Japan". Japan-Guide.com. Japan-Guide.com. Retrieved 22 February 2017.
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