Speed limit incorrect signage

[philthy]

A while back I asked about the regs regarding signing. As usual DVD's response pointed me in the right direction. I haven't been nicked for speeding, but a friend has. I pointed out to her the regulations regarding the section of road she was flashed on. Since then, this has happened www.thisisexeter.co.uk/displayNode.jsp?nodeId=137199&command=displayContent&sourceNode=136986&contentPK=13439632&folderPk=79934

One comment from inspector Perry of Teignmouth got my back up
"The reason this limit was put in is because there have been some very high profile serious accidents on that road, including one fatal,"
The fatal accident was caused by an elderly woman who lost concentration and drove straight into an oncoming vehicle. She was driving below the 30mph speed limit. Sadly, it was her grandaughter who died in the accident. In fact, there have been more accidents on this road since the limit was dropped. Perhaps they should lower it further still?

[MR2Mike]

Might have been a sarcastic comment?

[7db]

TheInspector said:

"Starcross itself is a 20mph limit and how many places in the country do you know where a 60mph limit goes straight into a 20mph? It's just not feasible.

He's clutching at straws here -- it's not even a 60mph limit in the area with incorrect signage -- it is simply not possible to convict someone of speeding there. Do 156 if you like. Test your vehicle. Although you might find a careless or dangerous charge being lobbed your way...

Which is exactly what he should be doing there - preventing dangerous driving and let the people who choose to drive quickly and safely get on with it.

[streaky]

If they can count a suicide (bridge-jumper) on the M4 in the KSIs to justify scameras there ...

Streaky

[timbob]

streaky said:

If they can count a suicide (bridge-jumper) on the M4 in the KSIs to justify scameras there ... Streaky

That is shocking. Why does it not surprise me at all though?!