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From: jcjwi@ihlpg.UUCP (Witschge)
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Subject: Re: Speed limits in other countries
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Date: Wed, 31-Dec-69 18:59:59 EDT
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> The *Economist* wondered why the deadly accident rate in Holland is much
> higher than in Belgium, despite the similar characteristics of
> the two countries.  Holland has a lower speed limit than Belgium, too!
> 
> 					Marco Valtorta

This is easily explained: Many more people in Holland use a bicycle
for transportation than in Belgium or anywhere else (P.R. of China excepted).
The deadly accident rate posted in the economist probably included
these.

			J. Witschge