Introduction of a general speed limit

The Bundestag has rejected a bill from the Alliance 90/The Greens faction, which proposes to introduce a general speed limit of 130 km/h on motorways and similar multi-lane roads. To achieve this, the Road Traffic Act and the Road Traffic Regulations would have had to be changed. A maximum speed of 100 km/h should continue to apply on country roads outside built-up areas. In addition, the federal government should submit a report to the Bundestag no later than five months after the introduction of the regulation. Among other things, the impact on fuel consumption, energy prices, CO₂ emissions, air quality and the number of traffic deaths and serious injuries should be examined. According to the Greens, a speed limit would reduce fuel consumption and thus reduce the burden of high energy prices. It could also protect the climate and air quality and improve road safety. They justify this by saying that higher speeds consume more fuel, produce more CO₂ and increase the risk of serious traffic accidents. The Transport Committee had a recommendation for a resolution on the bill, which recommended rejection. Following the recommendation, the bill was rejected with 467 votes against. 137 MPs voted in favor, there were no abstentions.

Vote breakdown