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Originally Posted by Russ B
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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Where on earth did "15mph" come from?
Yes, other factors should be tackled, too. But why are you set against changing the national speed limit (last changed in 1977)? Cars have become more powerful since then, and there are many more on the road.
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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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I'm not sure I understand what you mean. Who suggested placing other hazards on low priority?
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...Were they all caused by speed?
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No, of course not. But this seems to me to be a cheap and effective way to reduce the number of road casualties. Can you suggest an alternative?
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Originally Posted by Moldova
No they are a cheap way to tax motorists off the road ....
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Taxation of motoring (road tax, fuel duty, etc) has increased, but car ownership is increasing. How is this getting motorists off the road?