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Author: DougDoug Date: May 15, 2008 23:25
Long overdue. This should slow those killers down a bit.
"The speed limit on thousands of residential roads will be reduced to
20mph under government moves designed to cut road deaths by a third
over the next decade.
Variable limits will be introduced on main roads near schools, with
digital signs ordering drivers to cut their speed to 20mph or less
when pupils are arriving or departing.
Cameras that detect a vehicle’s average speed will be used instead of
road humps to enforce the limit in some of the new 20mph zones.
More than 3,000 people die on the roads each year, including
motorists, passengers, cyclists and pedestrians. The target, to be
reached by 2020, is expected to be set at about 2,000 deaths..."
More:
http://business.timesonline.co.uk/tol/business/industry_sectors/transport/article3941769...
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Author: BrimstoneBrimstone Date: May 15, 2008 23:27
Doug wrote:
> Long overdue. This should slow those killers down a bit.
>
What is this post intended to achieve?
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Author: DougDoug Date: May 15, 2008 23:29
On 16 May, 07:27, "Brimstone" yahoo.co.uk> wrote:> Doug wrote:
>> Long overdue. This should slow those killers down a bit.
>
> What is this post intended to achieve?
Awareness.
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Author: BrimstoneBrimstone Date: May 15, 2008 23:56
Doug wrote:
> On 16 May, 07:27, "Brimstone" yahoo.co.uk> wrote:>> Doug wrote:
>>> Long overdue. This should slow those killers down a bit.
>>
>> What is this post intended to achieve?
>
> Awareness.
What leads you to suppose that people are not aware and why do you believe
it necessary to lead with such a pejorative introduction?
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Author: Ian D HendenIan D Henden Date: May 15, 2008 23:57
> On 16 May, 07:27, "Brimstone" yahoo.co.uk> wrote:>> Doug wrote:
>>> Long overdue. This should slow those killers down a bit.
>>
>> What is this post intended to achieve?
>
> Awareness.
>
Then you should be aware that 20 mph zones have been around for years.
(Portsmouth, Hedge End, Eastleigh in this vicinity for a start).
Try posting something new.
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Author: Tony DragonTony Dragon Date: May 16, 2008 00:00
Doug wrote:
> Long overdue. This should slow those killers down a bit.
>
> "The speed limit on thousands of residential roads will be reduced to
> 20mph under government moves designed to cut road deaths by a third
> over the next decade.
I hope this is done in a reasonable manner, not in a blanket kneejerk way
>
> Variable limits will be introduced on main roads near schools, with
> digital signs ordering drivers to cut their speed to 20mph or less
> when pupils are arriving or departing.
>
And about time, lets just hope the timers work for the signs
> Cameras that detect a vehicle’s average speed will be used instead of
> road humps to enforce the limit in some of the new 20mph zones.
>
More cameras! but I am all for getting rid of humps, I have enough back
problems that humps only make worse.
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Author: FodFod Date: May 16, 2008 02:09
On May 16, 7:25 am, Doug riseup.net> wrote:> Long overdue. This should slow those killers down a bit.
>
> "The speed limit on thousands of residential roads will be reduced to
> 20mph under government moves designed to cut road deaths by a third
> over the next decade.
>
> Variable limits will be introduced on main roads near schools, with
> digital signs ordering drivers to cut their speed to 20mph or less
> when pupils are arriving or departing.
Erm... this isn't new its been going on for years.
I for one support it. Variable speed limits are a good idea. Perhaps
we should have higher ones on certain roads at night when the traffic
is lighter?
Fod
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Author: FodFod Date: May 16, 2008 02:10
On May 16, 7:29 am, Doug riseup.net> wrote:> On 16 May, 07:27, "Brimstone" yahoo.co.uk> wrote:
>>> Doug wrote:
>>> Long overdue. This should slow those killers down a bit.
>
>> What is this post intended to achieve?
>
> Awareness.
>
Hopefully you are now aware its a bit of a non story as its not
new....
Fod
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Author: GraculusGraculus Date: May 16, 2008 04:06
"Doug" riseup.net> wrote in message
news:da921db5-bf15-48ad-b9ef-626a7be71c53@24g2000hsh.googlegroups.com...
Long overdue. This should slow those killers down a bit.
FUCK OFF!
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Author: Gizmo.Gizmo. Date: May 16, 2008 05:50
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> "Doug" riseup.net> wrote in message
> news:da921db5-bf15-48ad-b9ef-626a7be71c53@24g2000hsh.googlegroups.com...
> Long overdue. This should slow those killers down a bit.
>
> FUCK OFF!
Don't hold back, say how you feel :o)
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