In Berlin (I don't know if it's different in other parts of Germany) and in Poland the default speed limit in cities is 50kph (~30mph). In Berlin most drivers m

In Berlin (I don't know if it's different in other parts of Germany) and in Poland the default speed limit in cities is 50kph (~30mph). In Berlin most drivers match speed limits. In Poland most drivers ride at 70kph (~45mph) in cities. But Berlin drivers will drive above speed limits when there is a short section with construction, when nothing apparent is happening on it. Maybe they will take the feet out of gas. But most are not riding with 30kph (~20mph) speed limit in this case. Reasons for the discrepancy between Berlin and Poland is in mentality for sure. But I think that more roads are really set for the speed limit in Berlin than in Polish cities I know. So you can drive faster, but you will just be first on the red light. As they say: slow is smooth and smooth is fast. It certainly helps that the Autobahn network have nice stretches without speed limits. I feel that car in Berlin is really just to go to the highway and not to move through the city itself. The limits just picture the priority of public transport and bicycles in city planning. What's funny is that I like to drive more in Berlin than in Poland. It's smoother and drivers seem more used to interruptions. Even though I still drive more in Poland and don't really need a car in Berlin. However parking is pain in whichever country I am.