V85 refers to a principle on vehicle traffic law where the legal speed limit of a motorway is decreased 15% due to hazardous weather conditions.[1] This is a common practice amongst many countries within the European Union, most notably France.[2]

References

  1. ↑ Lamm, R., Choueiri, E.M. (1987). Rural Roads Speed Inconsistencies Design Methods, Research Report for the State University of New York. Research Foundation, Parts I and II, Albany, N.Y., U.S.A,;1; 1987.
  2. ↑ Anonymous (2016-10-17). "Current speed limit policies - Mobility and transport - European Commission". Mobility and transport - European Commission. Retrieved 2018-11-29.


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