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When and where was the speed limit for cars within city limits set to 3 km/h?

In 1865, England passed a speed limit law for all self-propelled vehicles, including early automobiles. According to him, in the city limits, the devices could move no faster than 3 km / h, outside the city - 6 km / h. The crew of the car was supposed to consist of three people, of which one was required to walk 50 meters ahead of her with a red flag (or a red light at night). Only 31 years later, these restrictions were significantly relaxed.

Authors: Jimmy Wales, Larry Sanger

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