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[andrewducker]

From the observation last night in conversation with Lilian that people complain about speed cameras all the time, but you rarely hear anyone saying that the actual limit should be raised.

Note for for'n types - speeds are in MPH.

[Poll #1257772]

Comments

[matgb]

I don't think there should be a set speed limit for motorways and each should be approached on a case-by-case basis, but that many roads would benefit from no upper limit if it's safe.

You could also increase penalties for causing accidents by dangerous driving, and include excessive speed in that even if there's no limit, no limit should be "use your judgement" not "go as fast as you like".

I concur though, people whinging about cameras really annoy me, get the speed limit changed you fool.

Of course, it'd also really help if we had a compulsory motorway driving skills element to the licence, and civility and getting out of the way were taught, driving in Germany on two-lane autobahns is normally easier than t3+ lane motorways over here.

[endless-psych.livejournal.com]

They have a compulsory dual carriage way section now do they not?

[zz]

the nice thing about learning to drive in edinburgh is that you go on the bypass in lessons and the test. it's officially dual carriageway A road, but effectively motorway, which makes motorways unscary post-test.