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Old 08-03-2009, 13:44   #32
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Re: Road speed limit cut to 50mph ?

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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?
Let's centre on that for a moment. So once we've got all the limits down to something much more managable, say 15mph, what about other causes of accidents?

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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.
Even though accidents have risen over the last 8 years? So you're suggesting we place other hazards as a low priority and go for the easy option instead?

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What about the inconvenience felt by the families of the 3000 road casualties per annum?
Were they all caused by speed?
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