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Germany Considers Imposing Speed Limits on Autobahns
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Germany is edging toward putting the brakes on the autobahn.
Lawmakers in the country’s upper house of parliament will vote Friday on a proposal to introduce a speed limit of 130 kilometers (80 miles) per hour on motorways. The measure is designed to curb emissions and reduce road-accident fatalities.