Abstract
In the five years between 2003 and 2007, the Swedish Road Administration (SRA) is conducting field trials on variable speed limits. Nineteen test sites have been chosen for this purpose. Variable speed limits mean that the maximum permitted speed is not always the same, but changes depending on the traffic situation. The speed can vary from 30 km/h up to a maximum of 120 km/h, in 10 km/h increments. Variations of this method are being used successfully in several other countries, including Finland and Great Britain. Essentially, the intention is to increase acceptance of speed limits and rule compliance. This in turn should result in better accessibility and road safety as well as a better environment (Author/publisher)