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