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Old 01-01-2012, 16:11   #100
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Re: 80mph speed limit 'would increase deaths by 20%'

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Originally Posted by Osem View Post
IMHO the main problem is not the speed limit it's that too many drivers drive to (and well above) the limit rather than the conditions which is why we regulalry see carnage when there's fog, ice etc. Raising the maximum limit without doing something about this and the serious tailgating etc. we already see on our motorways would be very risky.
In all due respect when there is fog etc. people are probably going slower than 80mph due to the weather. Especially when there is ice. If there is carnage even going at 60mph you in trouble.

Why not use germany as an example of how dangerous it is?
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