US EditionWednesday's papers: The change in children, winter speed limits, and the doctor is calling
- On Jan. 1, 2026 the law will take effect in an EU country, but proponents have not publicly explained enforcement.
- The Slovak Interior Ministry suggested banning e-scooters from sidewalks rather than imposing a general speed limit, while opposition political figures criticized the amendment as misdirected and targeting sustainable transport.
- Average walking speeds show typical ranges between 4 to 5 kph, while the British Heart Foundation pace of 6.4 kph is moderate for excellent fitness.
- The opposition's Martin Pekár said the amendment penalizes sustainable transport and urged building more safe bike lanes, warning cyclists would struggle to keep balance at the mentioned speed.
- Critics warn that the amendment could discourage sustainable modes by penalizing non-car transport while leaving enforcement unclear, and opponents say pedestrians face greater danger from cars than from cyclists and scooters.
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In Slovakia, a speed limit for pedestrians has been decided – they should not go faster than at 6 km/h in the future. In Austria, one is already considering whether one could not do something similar...
The Pietonians will be able to walk up to a maximum of 6 kilometers per hour if they want to comply with the new law adopted by Slovakia. The Bratislava Parliament has adopted an amendment to the law of circulation which establishes a maximum speed...
The Slovak Parliament has passed a law that establishes a maximum "walk speed" of six kilometers per hour on the sidewalks, something that must also respect all means of transport, such as bicycles or skateboards Slovakia follows the anti-LGTBI trail of Orbán Hungary: "People are scared and anxious" The Slovak Parliament has passed a law that establishes a maximum "walk speed" of six kilometers per hour on the sidewalks, something that must also…
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der Standard DEToo fast walking on zebra strips would irritate motorists, argues the government. Actually thought was the restriction for skaters, scooters and e-rollers
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