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

The country鈥檚 transport minister, Andreas Scheuer, has said the idea 鈥済oes against all common sense.鈥� But prominent Green Party lawmaker Cem Ozdemir defended the proposal Tuesday, calling it an 鈥渁ct of reason.鈥�

Germany is one of the few countries in the world that doesn鈥檛 impose speed limits on its beloved Autobahn highways.

The idea 鈥� still very much just a notion 鈥� would limit speeds on the country鈥檚 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鈥檚 spokesman, Steffen Seibert sought to smooth the waves created by the leaked report, saying Monday that a government-appointed committee examining various proposal isn鈥檛 finished yet.

The Associated Press

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