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Old 01-18-2010, 08:50 PM   #53 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by Thymeclock View Post

Here's a suggestion: Do you really want to cut gas consumption? Take down most of the stop signs and replace them with YIELD signs.
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Better yet do away with all traffic lights and signs. Germany has great success in smaller towns.

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Only two rules remain – drivers cannot go above 30 mph, the German speed limit for city driving, and everyone has to yield to the right, regardless of whether it is a car, a bike or a mother with a pushchair.

Officials revealed there have been no shunts, bumps or pedestrian injuries in the month since the scheme started.
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