New reduced speed limits on the cards for South Africa
A programme is currently underway to reduce the speed limit in urban areas, particularly around schools and routes that cyclists frequent.
Earlier this month, André Piehl, a cyclist and SA champion triathlete, was killed by an alleged drunk driver.
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Piehl, who was riding his bike with fellow cyclist Je’an du Preez on the R512 near Lanseria on a Saturday morning, died after he was struck by a Porsche SUV.
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The news became national news and citizens begged for government to put regulations in place to protect other drivers, pedestrians, and cyclists.
The Road Traffic Management Corporation is working on a programme to reduce speed limits and prevent fatalities.
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Presenting to parliament on Tuesday, the corporation said a programme is underway to reduce the speed limit in urban areas, particularly around schools and routes that cyclists frequent.
The speed limit should be reduced from 60km/h to 50km/h on urban roads, and from 120km/h to 110km/h on major roads.
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