26. September 2025|
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|2 months agoSwiss Cities Divided Over Urban Speed Limits
National poll reveals two-thirds of Swiss oppose blanket 30km/h urban speed limits, preferring current mixed approach
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- Two-thirds of Swiss respondents oppose extending the 30km/h speed limit to all urban roads.
- Three-quarters of Swiss citizens favor the current mixed speed regime (50km/h standard with specific 30km/h zones).
- Switzerland's federal parliament supports maintaining 50km/h as the standard on traffic-oriented roads.
- Voters previously rejected a blanket 30km/h cap in a 2001 referendum.
By The Numbers
67%
Support for 30km/h in residential areas
61%
Fear of 'rat-running'
91%
Support for e-bike speed limits
68%
Desire for uniform national rules
They Said
"continue to argue for pragmatism and a differentiated approach."
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Voters Reject Blanket Slowdowns
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Fears of Gridlock and Rat-Running
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Protecting the Vulnerable
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