Speed

[Brigadier]

Something needs to be done...25,000 people killed every year on Europe's roads.

And how many by illegal speeding?

 

[EddieM]

edging closer to pay as you drive.

 

[durhamplumber]

And how many by illegal speeding?

You tell me,,but it will not be a small percentage.

 

[durhamplumber]

edging closer to pay as you drive.

Interesting attitude people have to risk..All hell let loose,,people demanding Boeing sort planes after 400 deaths,,yet people do not find any urgency in sorting 25k deaths annually..

 

[SirGalahad]

I would rather the Gov spent money on improving roads, renewables than HS2.

 

[Brigadier]

You tell me,,but it will not be a small percentage.

You cited 25k deaths in a thread about speed reduction, so it's on you to back up your assertion.

 

[EddieM]

Speed per se isn't the issue. You can be in a 30 MPH zone, and due to prevailing road conditions 30 MPH would be an inappropriate speed.

It is inappropriate speed that is the real danger. Not that I advocate speeding especially in 30-40 zones.

 

[durhamplumber]

I would rather the Gov spent money on improving roads, renewables than HS2.

Says he is up in arms about Boeing,, but not so bothered about 1000s of needless deaths

 

[durhamplumber]

Speed per se isn't the issue. You can be in a 30 MPH zone, and due to prevailing road conditions 30 MPH would be an inappropriate speed.

Of course its an issue. 30max in 30 zone,,,most people take no notice .slow down if not possible,,do not exceed ...just toying with words.

 

[durhamplumber]

It is inappropriate speed that is the real danger

Breaking the speed limit you mean?!

 

[EddieM]

Of course its an issue. 30max in 30 zone,,,most people take no notice .slow down if not possible,,do not exceed ...just toying with words.

Yes, I mean 30MPH may well be too high for the prevailing conditions AKA inappropriate .

 

[durhamplumber]

I would rather the Gov spent money on improving roads, renewables than HS2.

Improve roads,,,more cars,,,more pollution,,more fat people,yes,,,,way to go..

 

[EddieM]

Breaking the speed limit you mean?!

No, quite the reverse, the indicated limit is just that the maximum speed, it may not be appropriate to go that fast.

 

[durhamplumber]

Yes, I mean 30MPH may well be too high for the prevailing conditions AKA inappropriate .

Stick to speed limit,,,orslower.... simples..

 

[SirGalahad]

Says he is up in arms about Boeing,, but not so bothered about 1000s of needless deaths

You on dumb patrol as usual. Improving roads includes improving road safety. As usual jumping to the wrong conclusion.