On urban roads, which body has the authority to lower the generic speed limits?

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The correct answer is the competent municipal corporation. According to the General Traffic Regulations, generic limits in built-up areas (20, 30, or 50 km/h) can be modified by the City Council. The municipal body can lower these limits provided that the corresponding signage is installed. They can also increase the speed on through roads and urban roads (up to a maximum of 50 km/h or exceptionally 80 km/h on urban motorways), but the direct management of specific speeds on a town's streets falls to the municipality, not directly to the national authority nor unilaterally by the owner without an administrative process.

On urban roads, which body has the authority to lower the generic speed limits?

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