Trial of 12mph bike lane speed limit grinds gears of Dutch cyclists (opens original article in a new tab)

The Netherlands is testing a 12mph cycling speed limit in Houten to address rising accidents and safety concerns, but faces resistance from some cyclists.

• Netherlands trials 12mph (20km/h) speed limit for cyclists in Houten
• Road deaths and accidents have increased, with 281 cyclist deaths in 2022
• Some cyclists oppose the limit, citing difficulty in knowing their speed and targeting motorised bikes