○Autonomous Vehicles [1]

     While humans are manually driving cars, it is unlikely to achieve zero traffic accidents. Additionally, in Prout Village where there are no police officers to enforce drunk driving regulations, without proper measures, tragic accidents may occur. The goal is to prevent these incidents and strive for zero traffic accidents. To achieve this, all private vehicles are fully autonomous, but the option for manual driving remains. Residents utilize autonomous vehicles with a maximum speed limit of 20 kilometers per hour for transportation from their residences to multipurpose facilities within the municipality. The speed restriction remains within the same range when traveling between different municipalities. For medium and long-distance travel, autonomous trains or facilities similar to high-speed trains are available, and residents can rent autonomous vehicles upon arrival at the respective station.

    Through these measures, residents can travel anywhere in the world, free of charge, using their mobile phones to specify their destinations while minimizing the risk of accidents.

    The maximum speed limit for autonomous vehicles within the municipality is 20 kilometers per hour. If a pedestrian is struck by a vehicle traveling at 30 kilometers per hour, the fatality rate is approximately 10%, which increases to over 80% at a speed of 50 kilometers per hour. Therefore, operating at speeds below 20 kilometers per hour and utilizing automatic braking significantly reduces the probability of collisions. Even in the rare event of a collision, the fatality rate would be significantly low.

    The average walking speed for adults is approximately 6 kilometers per hour, while children walk at around 3.5 kilometers per hour. Considering the distance of 2 kilometers from the outskirts to the village center within the municipality, it takes approximately 30 minutes to walk for adults but only about 10 minutes to arrive by an autonomous vehicle traveling at 20 kilometers per hour. Since there is no need for high-speed work in Prout Village, and everyone can enjoy a relaxed lifestyle, there is no requirement for vehicles to operate at high speeds. Safety is the top priority. By adhering to these guidelines, the number of traffic accidents and fatalities within the municipality approaches zero.