Is 85MPH The Safest Speed Limit?

OneSickPsycho · 04-12-2011, 10:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Homeslice

The higher speed itself isn't more safe..........It's the belief that it would reduce the differential of speed between the slowest & fastest drivers.

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Originally Posted by Avatard

OMG, somebody fucking gets it!

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No more calls, please, we have a winner.

Maybe you should read my statement below instead of just focusing on what's convenient for your line of thought.

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Originally Posted by OneSickPsycho

Maybe by and large in volume, but incidental situations are going to be progressively worse... the little old lady who's driving at 45mph on the highway, is probably not going to increase her speed proportionately, therefore more people are going to encounter her at higher rates of speed.

Don't get me wrong, I am all for increased speed limits, but to somehow justify it as a safety measure is bad logic.

Again... increasing the speed limit is not going to make things safer, however I am all for it.