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A national speed limit is imposed on the Autobahn in Germany because of the 1973 oil crisis. The speed limit lasts only four months.

Germany imposes a national Autobahn speed limit amidst the 1973 oil crisis.
On November 24, 1973, the West German government introduced a temporary speed limit of 100 km/h on the Autobahn to conserve fuel during the global oil crisis. The unprecedented move curtailed the famous unrestricted highway sections and aimed to reduce national petrol consumption. The regulation sparked heated debates among drivers accustomed to high-speed motoring. After four months, the government lifted the limit as energy supplies stabilized and public pressure mounted. The episode highlighted the interplay between energy policy, economic pressures, and environmental considerations.
1973 Autobahn 1973 oil crisis