Speed ​​limit: this big change from January 1, 2025

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While we are in the middle of the festive season, the new year is already upon us. As with every new year, there are changes in France. Starting with the increase in the price of the metro ticket as well as a restriction on restaurant vouchers for employees.

On the roads, there are also many changes. Like lane-splitting, a common practice among motorcyclists and scooter riders, will end on December 31, 2024 in France, or a European directive that threatens to transform free motorways into toll roads in several countries of the European Union.

In 2025, new measures should come into force and force motorists to take their foot off the roads. We take stock.

Easy on the roads in 2025

Drivers have already been ordered to slow down on the roads in recent months. Among the measures that have caused a stir is the speed limit of 50 km/h on the Paris ring road since October 2024.

Overall, the government is seeking to reduce road accidents, road deaths and also CO2 emissions. Despite this, motorists are far from being happy and these measures are generally not unanimous.

Among the changes to be expected on the roads from January 1, 2025, there is the generation of zones limited to 70 km/h on many national and departmental roads. This limitation would aim to better preserve local ecosystems and reduce pollution in sensitive areas.

What about cities ? In the city centers of several metropolises, such as Paris, Grenoble and Lille, the limit has been increased to 30 km/h. The result seems to be conclusive, which could encourage other cities to take the plunge. The idea behind this change is to reduce noise pollution and improve air quality for residents of these cities.

Finally, the arrival of the smart speed limiter in 2025 should change the habits of many motorists. This device is capable of reading road signs and automatically adapting the vehicle's speed according to the speed limits in force. Since July 2024, the smart speed limiter has been mandatory on new vehicles.

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