16% fewer accidents in Bologna in 1 m of 30 kph limit. "The hoped-for decrease is therefore confirmed, in particular of serious accidents and those involving pedestrians," says city council.Transport Minister Matteo Salvini has said the pilot scheme must be extended to the whole country.
The city council in the Emilian capital said Friday that the number of accidents had dropped by 15.8% in the first four weeks of the scheme. The speed limit was imposed a month ago.