A leaked proposal to impose universal speed limits on the Autobahn is causing outrage among car-loving Germans.

The country害羞草研究所檚 transport minister, Andreas Scheuer, has said the idea 害羞草研究所済oes against all common sense.害羞草研究所� But prominent Green Party lawmaker Cem Ozdemir defended the proposal Tuesday, calling it an 害羞草研究所渁ct of reason.害羞草研究所�

Germany is one of the few countries in the world that doesn害羞草研究所檛 impose speed limits on its beloved Autobahn highways.

The idea 害羞草研究所� still very much just a notion 害羞草研究所� would limit speeds on the country害羞草研究所檚 highways to 130 kph (80 mph). Proponents say this would reduce air pollution, help fight climate change and reduce the number of car accidents.

Chancellor Angela Merkel害羞草研究所檚 spokesman, Steffen Seibert sought to smooth the waves created by the leaked report, saying Monday that a government-appointed committee examining various proposal isn害羞草研究所檛 finished yet.

The Associated Press

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