#AUSTRIA: New Law Allows Confiscation Of Speeders' Cars

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Austria's parliament has approved legislation that would allow authorities to confiscate the cars of people who are caught driving far above the speed limit. Lawmakers on Wednesday approved a bill that calls for the cars of people who exceed the speed limit by more than 60 kilometers per hour (37 mph) in developed areas or 70 kph (43 mph) outside town limits temporarily confiscated.

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#UK: Welsh Gov't Rolls Out Plan To Lower Speed Limits To 20 MPH

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Trials creating 20 mph zones are being rolled out across parts of Wales.

It comes as default speed limits look set to be cut from 30 mph to 20 mph in built-up areas by 2023 under Welsh government plans.

However opponents said the changes would increase journey times, add to congestion and anger drivers.

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