Rathausstraße: Confusion at 30 - Tempo 20 applies now!

Von WOM

In Rathausstraße in Amstetten, speed -related markings on the road are currently causing some confusion among drivers. Since the beginning of October, the surrounding area of ​​the main square has officially converted to a meeting zone. This regulation also includes Rathausstraße, which is to be redesigned in the coming years, specifically in 2025. While road users get to know the new circumstances, they find that the inscription "Tempo 30" is still present on the road, which leads to misunderstandings.

A citizen expressed his confusion about the discrepancy: "At the beginning of the Rathausstraße, the 30s mark is on the ground, in the end there is a sign that shows it as an encounter zone at 20 km / h. What actually applies?" This uncertainty is not unfounded because the different speed information can mislead the drivers.

The new speed control

In the encounter zone, certain traffic rules apply that lend all participants alike. For drivers, this means a maximum permissible speed of only 20 km/h. The city office has now announced that the Tempo 30 marking should be removed in the coming days. This measure is part of the theses at the construction site, which is responsible for the new design of the streets.

The fact that the speed limits on the road have not yet been adjusted shows how important it is to implement such changes in good time in order to avoid misunderstandings. Experts recommend that clear and uniform traffic signs and soil markings should help increase the level of safety for all road users in the meeting zone.

Rathausstraße is a central element for the city of Amstetten, which will continue to become more important in the coming years. With the planned redesign, not only traffic safety and traffic flow should be improved, but an inviting environment for pedestrians and cyclists should also be created.

Removing the misleading marking is a step in the right direction to promote security and understanding for all road users. Further information on this topic can be found to be found here .