| Re: Speed cameras and road safety keep drivers within 30mph speedlimit. |
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Group: uk.transport · Group Profile
Author: johannesjohannes Date: Jul 25, 2008 03:39
Adrian wrote:
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> johannes siz368568508efitter.com> gurgled happily, sounding much
> like they were saying:
> >>> Do you think any/all of them were speeding or is it more likely they
>>> were all tailgating and not paying attention?
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>> In which case, increasing the speed wouldn't help, would it? It would
>> also make the outcome more severe.
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> No, it wouldn't. It wouldn't make a blind bit of difference in this kind
> of collision, because the speed limit is irrelevant in it.
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> Bunching traffic, probably doing about 40-50, sudden slow-down, lack of
> attention - BANG!
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> Unless you're planning to reduce the motorway speed limit to 30mph, and
> enforce it with zero-tolerance, no change to the limit or enforcement
> will make any difference whatsoever in those situations.
I believe it will make it worse. Drivers will insist on being able to drive
up to the higher speed limit and will blame others for being in their way.
Yes, modern cars are up to it, but many drivers aren't. And that situation
will never change as long as there are cars on the road. People are what
they are and always will be. Drivers go through a life long apprenticeship;
the required level of concentration is not always appreciated. If you enjoy
fast cars, then go to closed tracks.
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