Reducing speed limit to 50 km/h on Paris' ring road has reportedly led to less traffic, pollution and noise
- Posted on October 1, 2025
- By Le Monde
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Reducing speed limit to 50 km/h on Paris' ring road has reportedly led to less traffic, pollution and noise

One year ago, the maximum speed limit on Paris' ring road was lowered from 80 to 50 kilometers per hour. Two preliminary studies have reported positive indicators, though they stop short of reaching a definitive conclusion.