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Safety Effects of Lower Speed Limits During Winter Months in Finland

Jaako Klang

Jaako Klang Centres for Economic Development, Transport and the Environment, Finland

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In Northern countries, accident risks are usually higher in winter than in summer. To tackle the problem winter maintenance has been intensified and systems developed to help drivers. However, safety benefits may be partly lost because drivers are tempted to travel faster in these improved conditions.