Originally Posted by
Roderik
Most speed limits are extremely inconvenient and at completely uncalled for places. It's like they are only designed with 3-4 hours from the day in mind, when there actually is heavy traffic, or just to give desk jockeys something to do or to appease general public that knows no-better. It's not spoken about by the rsa, but awfully placed speed limits can and do contribute to fatigue and potential accidents. Slow isn't safe; in fact slow drivers on fast-paced roads are likely to cause accidents.
I believe that road policing should be changed from preventive to repressive. Speed limits should be a "suggestion" and breaking them should be taken into account when one causes an accident while going over with more severe punishments than now. The only places for speed limits to be actively policed should be several really dangerous bends and hills.
just my worthless opinion
Not worhless opinion, but coincidentaly had a near miss today due to slow driving idiot on a busy road. Speed limit 100km/h, he drives 80, speed reduces to 80km/h, he slows down to 60 and still constantly breaking as any bend approaches. Could not get clear road to overtake and was stuck for about 10-15 minutes... When I got some clear road and went to overtake, another car pulled in onto oposite lane facing me...In fairness place was not great for overtaking but at that point was really pissed off as I was running late... You would think that with all the smart technoogies out there speed limits could be regulated better, one for peak hours, another for less busy etc
Last edited by Bukar; 16-05-21 at 15:17.
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