Paris Reduces Speed Limit on Entire Périphérique to 50 km/h

The speed reduction aims to improve safety and quality of life, but faces political opposition and legal challenges.

The new speed limit of 50 km/h on Paris's 35 km ring road is now fully implemented following a phased rollout that began on October 1.
Paris officials argue the change will reduce noise and accidents, benefiting the 500,000 residents living near the road.
Critics, including local politicians, argue the decision was made without sufficient consultation or impact studies, and is socially and economically unjust.
Vincent Jeanbrun, a right-wing deputy, has proposed legislation to transfer control of the road from the Paris mayor to Île-de-France Mobilités.
The Association of Francilian Mayors has filed a legal challenge questioning the authority of Paris to unilaterally enforce the speed limit change.