Let's have some realistic limits then. Loads of NSL gave become 50, the dual carriageway by-pass around Bury was originally 40 but was reduced to 30 after an accident. The accident was due to excess speed, but he would have speeding what ever limit had been set. I'm sure everyone will have their local example.
I agree. The do-gooders around here were hell bent on getting the road from here to Banburyshire down to 50mph from NSL. It took years, but then there was a single accident caused by reckless driving that killed all 3 occupants, that took the number of deaths over a particular threshold to make it legally easier to adjust the limit, and it became 50mph.
Now there are more accidents, due to drivers getting frustrated with everyone driving at 40mph (round these parts, everyone drives at 10-15mph below the limit).
In addition to raising the limits to sensible levels, the limit should also be the target if its fine, dry and clear.
And they should bring back the green cross code man if the do-gooders want to stop little johnny getting mown down. It ain't the drivers fault if people step into roads without looking, too busy on their phones. I'm all for 30mph in built up areas (but not 20mph in most of the 20mph zones), but NOT for 40mph on the Milton Keynes dual carriageway grid roads, because the lame and lazy scum of society - resident sof the likes of Fishermead - can't be arsed to use the redways with bridges and underpasses, so play chicken crossing a dual carriageway.
Lastly, we need to shoot all parents who drive less than a mile to drop little Johnny off at school. Walking (with parents, or friends, or alone when a shade older) is a uselful life skill, teaching danger and common sense.
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