Speed Camera Cut Down
Discussion
ChocolateFrog said:
CLK-GTR said:
Randy Winkman said:
Most cars could barely do about 80mph then and we also have about 4 times as many of them.
The limit was what, 75% of the top speed of the average car back then? It wasn't designed to limit us all, it was designed to reign in the upper extreme driving beyond the limits of themselves/their cars. It's been changed now to drag us all down to the opposite extreme, the worst drivers and cars on the road.Only powerful, expensive cars like 6-cylinder Zephyrs managed 85mph. Cars were much less capable back in 1965, especially braking performance.
bigothunter said:
Ford Anglia 105E was typical of that era: top speed 75mph (with 0-60mph in 23.4 secs). 70mph is 93% of top speed and highest practical cruising speed.
Only powerful, expensive cars like 6-cylinder Zephyrs managed 85mph. Cars were much less capable back in 1965, especially braking performance.
The crossplys certainly didn't help and as for mixing them with new fangled radials - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c23MFIKiVdEOnly powerful, expensive cars like 6-cylinder Zephyrs managed 85mph. Cars were much less capable back in 1965, especially braking performance.
A good chance for those not old enough to remember how dire the majority of cars were back in the 70s let alone the 'unrestricted' 60s.
J__Wood said:
bigothunter said:
Ford Anglia 105E was typical of that era: top speed 75mph (with 0-60mph in 23.4 secs). 70mph is 93% of top speed and highest practical cruising speed.
Only powerful, expensive cars like 6-cylinder Zephyrs managed 85mph. Cars were much less capable back in 1965, especially braking performance.
The crossplys certainly didn't help and as for mixing them with new fangled radials - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c23MFIKiVdEOnly powerful, expensive cars like 6-cylinder Zephyrs managed 85mph. Cars were much less capable back in 1965, especially braking performance.
A good chance for those not old enough to remember how dire the majority of cars were back in the 70s let alone the 'unrestricted' 60s.
heebeegeetee said:
I don't mind at all doing 20 mph where it's suitable..
And that's the problem, define "suitable"......and as part of that definition, think also about the policies for rolling it out and enforcing it.
That's how we've ended up with the 'Blanket" 20mph in Wales. Setting the "Default" to 20mph has led to some significant unintended consequences.
Long stretches of clear road, where the limit is 20mph, at 02:00 is REALLY tedious.
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Debaser said:
Every time I return from Europe I can't help but imagine how much better our motorways would be with no limits. I know it'll never happen, but it's a nice dream to have.
With the variable speed limits, I don't see why this shouldn't happen. At very least, a modest rise to 85mph.I've also suggested that for every reduction in limit (eg 20mph) it should be balanced out with raising the limit elsewhere, to maintain the overall average..
At the moment, it's a race to the bottom, with the dumbing down of everything.
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camel_landy said:
That's how we've ended up with the 'Blanket" 20mph in Wales. Setting the "Default" to 20mph has led to some significant unintended consequences.
Long stretches of clear road, where the limit is 20mph, at 02:00 is REALLY tedious.
It is intended to be tedious to deter you from driving.Long stretches of clear road, where the limit is 20mph, at 02:00 is REALLY tedious.
camel_landy said:
With the variable speed limits, I don't see why this shouldn't happen. At very least, a modest rise to 85mph.
I've also suggested that for every reduction in limit (eg 20mph) it should be balanced out with raising the limit elsewhere, to maintain the overall average..
At the moment, it's a race to the bottom, with the dumbing down of everything.
I've also suggested that for every reduction in limit (eg 20mph) it should be balanced out with raising the limit elsewhere, to maintain the overall average..
At the moment, it's a race to the bottom, with the dumbing down of everything.
Slow and slower - Dumb and dumber...
Dripford must be delighted
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