In a town, is it important not to drive at more than 50 kilometres per hour?

The maximum permitted speed in built-up areas is 50 km/h. By driving at no more than this speed, we will not only avoid being penalised but will also reduce the severity of possible injuries to pedestrians in the event of an accident. When travelling at 30 km/h, if a pedestrian is struck, the probability of death is only 5%, whereas if the collision occurs at 50 km/h, the probability of death as a result of the accident rises to 50%. The generic speed limits on urban roads, depending on the characteristics of the carriageway, are as follows: a) 20 km/h on roads with a single shared carriageway and pavement. b) 30 km/h on roads with a single lane per direction of travel. c) 50 km/h on roads with two or more lanes per direction of travel. (40 km/h for vehicles transporting dangerous goods) For these purposes, lanes reserved for the circulation of certain users or for the exclusive use of public transport shall not be counted. These limits may be reduced or increased by the Municipal Authority following specific signage. In through roads (travesías), a limit of 50 km/h is set for all types of vehicles, except for vehicles transporting dangerous goods, for which the limit is 40 km/h. This limit may be lowered by agreement between the Municipal Authority and the road authority, following specific signage.