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Originally Posted by Russ B
Spoken like a true non-driver!
So once we've got everyone in the UK down to 15mph, what do we do about making roads safer regarding incidents that don't involve speed?
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I've been driving for decades.
I think the article said "50", not "15" mph.
There is a lot of guff in this thread. Just a few thoughts:
There is a direct relationship between speed and the number of road casualties.
Reducing speed reduces the number of road casualties. Why do you think the limit is reduced outside schools?
Sure, poor driving is a major factor, but do you want to pay for a policeman on every road? Road speed is an important factor. Cameras are a cheap and efficient way to regulate road speed.
Finally, many of you are complaining about the inconvenience of having to drive at 10mph less than now. What about the inconvenience felt by the families of the 3000 road casualties per annum?