Proposals to impose speed limits on the highways have long divided the country. Some argue that putting a general speed limit in place, often touted as 130km/h (80mp/h), would make roads safer and reduce carbon emissions. However, for many people inside and outside Germany, the speed limit-free motorways are a strong part of the country’s car-loving culture and history.

Freedom

When we asked what comes to mind when you think of Germany’s Autobahn network, the majority of answers were positive responses. Many people answered with “speed”, “no speed limit” or “fast”.

People called it:

• Great
• Well-maintained
• Functional
• Efficient

One reader called it “the best Autobahn/highway in the world”, while another said: “I have driven in India, UK, Singapore, and Germany and I will say Germany has the best Autobahns.”

A respondent told The Local that the Autobahn is “a testament to German engineering, quality and innovation that is tried and has triumphed over the years”.

“The automobile industry’s finest works are born to be enjoyed on this road. However I do speak for safety and wellness of others, so I believe there should be some moderation but not to damage the Autobahn legacy,” the reader added.

Inconsiderate drivers

Others pointed out the not so great things. One respondent said the Autobahn had “a dwindling number of segments that still permit free speed, due to increasing congestion”.

Many people said traffic jams were a regular occurrence, while one respondent said the Autobahn had “inconsiderate drivers and speeders”

by Andrew Cornegi | December 20, 2018

A respondent called the Autobahn “dangerous”, while another said there are “too many car crashes”, and an “incredible amount of portions under work or renovation”.

A reader pointed out that the road network had a lot of “potholes” and “impatient drivers”.

One respondent pointed out that there were “dangerous discrepancies in the speeds of vehicles”, while another said the roads were “safe and fair”.

Proposals to impose speed limits on the highways have long divided the country. Some argue that putting a general speed limit in place, often touted as 130km/h (80mp/h), would make roads safer and reduce carbon emissions. However, for many people inside and outside Germany, the speed limit-free motorways are a strong part of the country’s car-loving culture and history.

Freedom

When we asked what comes to mind when you think of Germany’s Autobahn network, the majority of answers were positive responses. Many people answered with “speed”, “no speed limit” or “fast”.

People called it:

• Great
• Well-maintained
• Functional
• Efficient

One reader called it “the best Autobahn/highway in the world”, while another said: “I have driven in India, UK, Singapore, and Germany and I will say Germany has the best Autobahns.”

A respondent told The Local that the Autobahn is “a testament to German engineering, quality and innovation that is tried and has triumphed over the years”.

“The automobile industry’s finest works are born to be enjoyed on this road. However I do speak for safety and wellness of others, so I believe there should be some moderation but not to damage the Autobahn legacy,” the reader added.

Inconsiderate drivers

Others pointed out the not so great things. One respondent said the Autobahn had “a dwindling number of segments that still permit free speed, due to increasing congestion”.

Many people said traffic jams were a regular occurrence, while one respondent said the Autobahn had “inconsiderate drivers and speeders”

by Andrew Cornegi | December 20, 2018

A respondent called the Autobahn “dangerous”, while another said there are “too many car crashes”, and an “incredible amount of portions under work or renovation”.

A reader pointed out that the road network had a lot of “potholes” and “impatient drivers”.

One respondent pointed out that there were “dangerous discrepancies in the speeds of vehicles”, while another said the roads were “safe and fair”.

Special day

“In California, we celebrate and support our lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer community’s right to live out loud – during Pride month and every month,” Newsom said in a statement.

Support:

• lesbians;
• gays;
• bisexuals;
• transgenders

“By flying the pride flag over the State Capitol, we send a clear message that California is welcoming and inclusive to all, regardless of how you identify or who you love.”

Newsom’s decision comes shortly after Vice President Mike Pence confirmed that the Trump administration rejected U.S. embassies’ requests to fly the rainbow pride flag in June.

Though Pence’s reasoning was that only “one flag should fly” on those State Department buildings, he’s long been one of the most vocal opponents to LGBTQ equality efforts, supporting so-called gay conversion therapy, fighting to stop marriage equality and defending people seeking to discriminate against LGBTQ people.

Pride Month Policies

A group of Senate Democrats is pushing back on the State Department after reports surfaced suggesting that officials had denied several U.S. embassies’ requests to fly the rainbow pride flag on their flagpoles for LGBTQ Pride Month.

His community requires our moral leadership and support,”

by Andrew Cornegi | December 20, 2018

The senators also expressed concern over the State Department’s apparent disregard for Pride Month, pointing to a New York Times report that noted the department did not issue a public statement commemorating the month.

According to the Times report, the State Department removed Randy Berry as the special U.S. envoy tasked with promoting LGBTQ rights internationally.

In the letter, the senators shed light on the injustices and terror people within the LGBTQ community face around the world, including the deaths of hundreds of gay men in Chechnya and legislation in Brunei that makes gay sex punishable by death.

Proposals to impose speed limits on the highways have long divided the country. Some argue that putting a general speed limit in place, often touted as 130km/h (80mp/h), would make roads safer and reduce carbon emissions. However, for many people inside and outside Germany, the speed limit-free motorways are a strong part of the country’s car-loving culture and history.

Freedom

When we asked what comes to mind when you think of Germany’s Autobahn network, the majority of answers were positive responses. Many people answered with “speed”, “no speed limit” or “fast”.

People called it:

• Great
• Well-maintained
• Functional
• Efficient

One reader called it “the best Autobahn/highway in the world”, while another said: “I have driven in India, UK, Singapore, and Germany and I will say Germany has the best Autobahns.”

A respondent told The Local that the Autobahn is “a testament to German engineering, quality and innovation that is tried and has triumphed over the years”.

“The automobile industry’s finest works are born to be enjoyed on this road. However I do speak for safety and wellness of others, so I believe there should be some moderation but not to damage the Autobahn legacy,” the reader added.

Inconsiderate drivers

Others pointed out the not so great things. One respondent said the Autobahn had “a dwindling number of segments that still permit free speed, due to increasing congestion”.

Many people said traffic jams were a regular occurrence, while one respondent said the Autobahn had “inconsiderate drivers and speeders”

by Andrew Cornegi | December 20, 2018

A respondent called the Autobahn “dangerous”, while another said there are “too many car crashes”, and an “incredible amount of portions under work or renovation”.

A reader pointed out that the road network had a lot of “potholes” and “impatient drivers”.

One respondent pointed out that there were “dangerous discrepancies in the speeds of vehicles”, while another said the roads were “safe and fair”.

Special day

“In California, we celebrate and support our lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer community’s right to live out loud – during Pride month and every month,” Newsom said in a statement.

Support:

• lesbians;
• gays;
• bisexuals;
• transgenders

“By flying the pride flag over the State Capitol, we send a clear message that California is welcoming and inclusive to all, regardless of how you identify or who you love.”

Newsom’s decision comes shortly after Vice President Mike Pence confirmed that the Trump administration rejected U.S. embassies’ requests to fly the rainbow pride flag in June.

Though Pence’s reasoning was that only “one flag should fly” on those State Department buildings, he’s long been one of the most vocal opponents to LGBTQ equality efforts, supporting so-called gay conversion therapy, fighting to stop marriage equality and defending people seeking to discriminate against LGBTQ people.

Pride Month Policies

A group of Senate Democrats is pushing back on the State Department after reports surfaced suggesting that officials had denied several U.S. embassies’ requests to fly the rainbow pride flag on their flagpoles for LGBTQ Pride Month.

His community requires our moral leadership and support,”

by Andrew Cornegi | December 20, 2018

The senators also expressed concern over the State Department’s apparent disregard for Pride Month, pointing to a New York Times report that noted the department did not issue a public statement commemorating the month.

According to the Times report, the State Department removed Randy Berry as the special U.S. envoy tasked with promoting LGBTQ rights internationally.

In the letter, the senators shed light on the injustices and terror people within the LGBTQ community face around the world, including the deaths of hundreds of gay men in Chechnya and legislation in Brunei that makes gay sex punishable by death.

Proposals to impose speed limits on the highways have long divided the country. Some argue that putting a general speed limit in place, often touted as 130km/h (80mp/h), would make roads safer and reduce carbon emissions. However, for many people inside and outside Germany, the speed limit-free motorways are a strong part of the country’s car-loving culture and history.

Freedom

When we asked what comes to mind when you think of Germany’s Autobahn network, the majority of answers were positive responses. Many people answered with “speed”, “no speed limit” or “fast”.

People called it:

• Great
• Well-maintained
• Functional
• Efficient

One reader called it “the best Autobahn/highway in the world”, while another said: “I have driven in India, UK, Singapore, and Germany and I will say Germany has the best Autobahns.”

A respondent told The Local that the Autobahn is “a testament to German engineering, quality and innovation that is tried and has triumphed over the years”.

“The automobile industry’s finest works are born to be enjoyed on this road. However I do speak for safety and wellness of others, so I believe there should be some moderation but not to damage the Autobahn legacy,” the reader added.

Inconsiderate drivers

Others pointed out the not so great things. One respondent said the Autobahn had “a dwindling number of segments that still permit free speed, due to increasing congestion”.

Many people said traffic jams were a regular occurrence, while one respondent said the Autobahn had “inconsiderate drivers and speeders”

by Andrew Cornegi | December 20, 2018

A respondent called the Autobahn “dangerous”, while another said there are “too many car crashes”, and an “incredible amount of portions under work or renovation”.

A reader pointed out that the road network had a lot of “potholes” and “impatient drivers”.

One respondent pointed out that there were “dangerous discrepancies in the speeds of vehicles”, while another said the roads were “safe and fair”.

Special day

“In California, we celebrate and support our lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer community’s right to live out loud – during Pride month and every month,” Newsom said in a statement.

Support:

• lesbians;
• gays;
• bisexuals;
• transgenders

“By flying the pride flag over the State Capitol, we send a clear message that California is welcoming and inclusive to all, regardless of how you identify or who you love.”

Newsom’s decision comes shortly after Vice President Mike Pence confirmed that the Trump administration rejected U.S. embassies’ requests to fly the rainbow pride flag in June.

Though Pence’s reasoning was that only “one flag should fly” on those State Department buildings, he’s long been one of the most vocal opponents to LGBTQ equality efforts, supporting so-called gay conversion therapy, fighting to stop marriage equality and defending people seeking to discriminate against LGBTQ people.

Pride Month Policies

A group of Senate Democrats is pushing back on the State Department after reports surfaced suggesting that officials had denied several U.S. embassies’ requests to fly the rainbow pride flag on their flagpoles for LGBTQ Pride Month.

His community requires our moral leadership and support,”

by Andrew Cornegi | December 20, 2018

The senators also expressed concern over the State Department’s apparent disregard for Pride Month, pointing to a New York Times report that noted the department did not issue a public statement commemorating the month.

According to the Times report, the State Department removed Randy Berry as the special U.S. envoy tasked with promoting LGBTQ rights internationally.

In the letter, the senators shed light on the injustices and terror people within the LGBTQ community face around the world, including the deaths of hundreds of gay men in Chechnya and legislation in Brunei that makes gay sex punishable by death.

Proposals to impose speed limits on the highways have long divided the country. Some argue that putting a general speed limit in place, often touted as 130km/h (80mp/h), would make roads safer and reduce carbon emissions. However, for many people inside and outside Germany, the speed limit-free motorways are a strong part of the country’s car-loving culture and history.

Freedom

When we asked what comes to mind when you think of Germany’s Autobahn network, the majority of answers were positive responses. Many people answered with “speed”, “no speed limit” or “fast”.

People called it:

• Great
• Well-maintained
• Functional
• Efficient

One reader called it “the best Autobahn/highway in the world”, while another said: “I have driven in India, UK, Singapore, and Germany and I will say Germany has the best Autobahns.”

A respondent told The Local that the Autobahn is “a testament to German engineering, quality and innovation that is tried and has triumphed over the years”.

“The automobile industry’s finest works are born to be enjoyed on this road. However I do speak for safety and wellness of others, so I believe there should be some moderation but not to damage the Autobahn legacy,” the reader added.

Inconsiderate drivers

Others pointed out the not so great things. One respondent said the Autobahn had “a dwindling number of segments that still permit free speed, due to increasing congestion”.

Many people said traffic jams were a regular occurrence, while one respondent said the Autobahn had “inconsiderate drivers and speeders”

by Andrew Cornegi | December 20, 2018

A respondent called the Autobahn “dangerous”, while another said there are “too many car crashes”, and an “incredible amount of portions under work or renovation”.

A reader pointed out that the road network had a lot of “potholes” and “impatient drivers”.

One respondent pointed out that there were “dangerous discrepancies in the speeds of vehicles”, while another said the roads were “safe and fair”.

Special day

“In California, we celebrate and support our lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer community’s right to live out loud – during Pride month and every month,” Newsom said in a statement.

Support:

• lesbians;
• gays;
• bisexuals;
• transgenders

“By flying the pride flag over the State Capitol, we send a clear message that California is welcoming and inclusive to all, regardless of how you identify or who you love.”

Newsom’s decision comes shortly after Vice President Mike Pence confirmed that the Trump administration rejected U.S. embassies’ requests to fly the rainbow pride flag in June.

Though Pence’s reasoning was that only “one flag should fly” on those State Department buildings, he’s long been one of the most vocal opponents to LGBTQ equality efforts, supporting so-called gay conversion therapy, fighting to stop marriage equality and defending people seeking to discriminate against LGBTQ people.

Pride Month Policies

A group of Senate Democrats is pushing back on the State Department after reports surfaced suggesting that officials had denied several U.S. embassies’ requests to fly the rainbow pride flag on their flagpoles for LGBTQ Pride Month.

His community requires our moral leadership and support,”

by Andrew Cornegi | December 20, 2018

The senators also expressed concern over the State Department’s apparent disregard for Pride Month, pointing to a New York Times report that noted the department did not issue a public statement commemorating the month.

According to the Times report, the State Department removed Randy Berry as the special U.S. envoy tasked with promoting LGBTQ rights internationally.

In the letter, the senators shed light on the injustices and terror people within the LGBTQ community face around the world, including the deaths of hundreds of gay men in Chechnya and legislation in Brunei that makes gay sex punishable by death.

Proposals to impose speed limits on the highways have long divided the country. Some argue that putting a general speed limit in place, often touted as 130km/h (80mp/h), would make roads safer and reduce carbon emissions. However, for many people inside and outside Germany, the speed limit-free motorways are a strong part of the country’s car-loving culture and history.

Freedom

When we asked what comes to mind when you think of Germany’s Autobahn network, the majority of answers were positive responses. Many people answered with “speed”, “no speed limit” or “fast”.

People called it:

• Great
• Well-maintained
• Functional
• Efficient

One reader called it “the best Autobahn/highway in the world”, while another said: “I have driven in India, UK, Singapore, and Germany and I will say Germany has the best Autobahns.”

A respondent told The Local that the Autobahn is “a testament to German engineering, quality and innovation that is tried and has triumphed over the years”.

“The automobile industry’s finest works are born to be enjoyed on this road. However I do speak for safety and wellness of others, so I believe there should be some moderation but not to damage the Autobahn legacy,” the reader added.

Inconsiderate drivers

Others pointed out the not so great things. One respondent said the Autobahn had “a dwindling number of segments that still permit free speed, due to increasing congestion”.

Many people said traffic jams were a regular occurrence, while one respondent said the Autobahn had “inconsiderate drivers and speeders”

by Andrew Cornegi | December 20, 2018

A respondent called the Autobahn “dangerous”, while another said there are “too many car crashes”, and an “incredible amount of portions under work or renovation”.

A reader pointed out that the road network had a lot of “potholes” and “impatient drivers”.

One respondent pointed out that there were “dangerous discrepancies in the speeds of vehicles”, while another said the roads were “safe and fair”.