US EditionSlo-Walk-Ia: Bratislava Sets Footpath Speed Limit
- Bratislava, Slovakia, has introduced a new law limiting pavement speed to 6 km/h to enhance safety, leading to mockery and criticism online.
- Pavement users exceeding the limit may face fines up to €100, but enforcement methods remain unclear as the law takes effect in January 2026.
- Dan Kollar of Cyklokoalicia criticized the law as 'nonsensical' and unjustified.
- Rastislav Polakovic from the national police stated that they will not measure pedestrians' walking speed.
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Starting in January, Slovakia will introduce a 6 km/h speed limit on sidewalks for all road users. The measure is primarily intended for scooters and cyclists, but theoretically also applies to pedestrians. This has caused considerable hilarity and criticism on social media. However, the police emphasize that "pedestrians and joggers will not be checked."
A new law limiting the speed of pedestrians to 6 km/h on sidewalks causes mockery and anger. A fine of 100 euros is provided for offenders.
The law aims to limit the speed of all users of sidewalks, from pedestrians to cyclists via scooters to 6 km/h
A law which is to enter into force on 1 January 2026 provokes the mockery and exasperation of a part of the Slovak population, which sets a maximum speed for users of sidewalks. The aim is to improve safety, but some do not see it this way. - Will Slovakia limit the speed of pedestrians to 6km/h? (International).
Mockery and outrage over the new law - Violators will face a fine of 100 euros
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