Is it dangerous to drive over 50 km/h in urban areas or built-up areas?

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Yes, it poses a serious danger. Road safety studies show that speed is the main factor in the lethality of collisions. At 50 km/h, the probability of a pedestrian dying is approximately 50%, but exceeding this speed causes survival rates to drop drastically (at 80 km/h death is practically certain). Furthermore, speeding reduces the driver's field of vision (tunnel effect) and increases stopping distance, making it impossible to react to common urban hazards.

Is it dangerous to drive over 50 km/h in urban areas or built-up areas?

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