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France mandates rumble strips on motorways from July

A decree published last week, aimed at reducing accidents on motorways, will make it mandatory to use rumble strips on new motorways from 1 July 2012. The plan includes installing rumble strips to combat drowsy driving. One-third of fatal motorway accidents in France are caused by drivers falling asleep at the wheel.
March 27, 2012 Read time: 1 min
A decree published last week, aimed at reducing accidents on motorways, will make it mandatory to use rumble strips on new motorways from 1 July 2012. The plan includes installing rumble strips to combat drowsy driving. One-third of fatal motorway accidents in France are caused by drivers falling asleep at the wheel.

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