Speeding and limits
Discussion
Sitting at home after a more than brisk journey on the M3 I was wondering about speed limits.
I think the minimum speed should be 60mph (inc coaches / trucks) and the max 120 on a motorway (in daylight, good condition car and alert driver)
I know there are lots of enforceability / complications / factors / arguments etc for and against speed. My question is : What are your
Min speeds
Max speeds
As a foot note the congestion charge in London had a target to reduce traffic volume by 10% in 2 years and cost millions and makes millions. Increasing the speed limits 20% will reduce traffic volume by up to 20%, because everyone’s journeys CAN take 20% less time.
Or am I being selfish ?
P.S I am sure I was done by a mobile detector van on the A4. My only hope is that since it was lunchtime the operators were up front munching sandwiches.
>>> Edited by cyrus1971 on Thursday 15th July 13:29
I think the minimum speed should be 60mph (inc coaches / trucks) and the max 120 on a motorway (in daylight, good condition car and alert driver)
I know there are lots of enforceability / complications / factors / arguments etc for and against speed. My question is : What are your
Min speeds
Max speeds
As a foot note the congestion charge in London had a target to reduce traffic volume by 10% in 2 years and cost millions and makes millions. Increasing the speed limits 20% will reduce traffic volume by up to 20%, because everyone’s journeys CAN take 20% less time.
Or am I being selfish ?
P.S I am sure I was done by a mobile detector van on the A4. My only hope is that since it was lunchtime the operators were up front munching sandwiches.
>>> Edited by cyrus1971 on Thursday 15th July 13:29
Thanks for your contributions.
However I really don't get the point "People cant handle 120 mph" Germany has had this for years. I have driven there at over 170 for long periods, slowing for cars as they appear. It is just about upping your game.
We live in a society of excuse makers indulging poor standards by building values & laws on a foundation of the inadequate norm. A society low on analysis and evidence driven decision making and high on emotion & value judgements.
It is simply about standards.
I wish the Police would stop a goofy fools sat in an inappropriate lane blocking traffic.
While I am having a rant : The man sitting at 90 mph blocking me and “tut tutting” as I eventually pass by wanting to go faster is oblivious to his hypocrisy since who is he to say his version of law breaking is more acceptable than mine !
However I really don't get the point "People cant handle 120 mph" Germany has had this for years. I have driven there at over 170 for long periods, slowing for cars as they appear. It is just about upping your game.
We live in a society of excuse makers indulging poor standards by building values & laws on a foundation of the inadequate norm. A society low on analysis and evidence driven decision making and high on emotion & value judgements.
It is simply about standards.
I wish the Police would stop a goofy fools sat in an inappropriate lane blocking traffic.
While I am having a rant : The man sitting at 90 mph blocking me and “tut tutting” as I eventually pass by wanting to go faster is oblivious to his hypocrisy since who is he to say his version of law breaking is more acceptable than mine !
henry-F said:
The problem of lorries overtaking is that they are limited to 58mph mechanically.
One answer is to re-restrict them to 80 mph ? Truckers are some of the best drivers on the road and they are gagging to go faster. This will lower total number of trucks on road too due to shorter journey times.
Still not got an answer to the question of how does Germany manage so well ? Basically "better" drivers I guess ? But what of the Trucks – aren’t they restricted there too ?
Sad but true - beaten again, better cars and better drivers ?
Some responses on this thread have recommend "tweaks" to the road law, new limits, zoning etc Sensible as they are for anyone with an IQ over 120 I am afraid in the world of today legislators are scared of complexity as simpletons find it baffling so 0% chance of speed limits by lane no matter how sensible it is.
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