Blogs
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New Explainer Video: Speed Management Myths
November 09, 2022
We are living in the era of speed –always fast forward, under pressure and trying to achieve as much as possible in a limited amount of time. This is reflected in all aspects of our lives, including when driving. Speeding, even “only a bit over” the speed limit, has become a common practice for some, and this comes out in numerous studies.
Should this be acceptable when speed hurts so many people? The answer is NO.
Check out the video animation below busting some of the most common myths on driving speeds, and read more on this topic in our blog.
You can find out more about Speed Management Myths in our Speed Management Hub FAQs:
- Myth: Speed has very little impact on road safety outcomes
- Myth: Lower speed limits create congestion
- Myth: Increasing traffic speeds by only 10 kph will not have negative effects on road safety
- Myth: Reducing speed by small amounts (such as 1 or 2 kph) won’t have any effects on the crash outcome
- Myth: Putting up a sign with a lower speed limit will convince people to drive slower
- Myth: Lowering the speed limits will negatively impact the economy
- Myth: Speed bumps and rumble strips create noise and are unsafe
- Myth: Speed isn’t the problem, bad drivers are.
- Myth: Things are different in my country compared to Europe – adopting similar speed management activities is practically impossible.
- Myth: Safer speed limits will always make trips longer.
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World Bank and United Nations Collaboration Visit on Road Safety
July 26, 2022
On June 27-28, 2022, Mr. Jean Todt, UN Secretary General Special Envoy for Road Safety, joined by Ms. Priti Gautam, Program Management Officer at United Nations, and Ms. Nneka Henry, Head of the UN Road Safety Fund visited the World Bank Headquarters in Washington D.C. to discuss road safety collaboration opportunities with the World Bank management and technical staff.
Road safety investments financed by the World Bank in Latin America and Africa regions were presented to the Special Envoy and his team, including the role of the Global Road Safety Facility (GRSF) in supporting and informing these investments. The Special Envoy also met with the outgoing Vice President for South Asia Region, Mr. Hartwig Schafer and used this opportunity to meet the incoming Vice President, Mr. Martin Raiser.
The Special Envoy and the World Bank management agreed to coordinate regional visits to Latin America and Africa regions to advance joint efforts on improving road safety at the country level.