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Bit crazy really, maybe asking for trouble? I couldn't imagine the speed limits over here being raised to 100mph. ____________________ Honda MBX50 | Yamaha RD125LC | Suzuki RG125F Lucky Strike | Suzuki GSF600S
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TBH motorway speed limits should be 80-90 mph over hear as that limit was put in years ago when cars were shite. surely it is safe to travel that fast in modern cars as long as the driver gives good stopping distances and pays attention
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Speed limit has to be set according to the lowest common denominator, and there are lots of cars being produced brand new which dont look safe at 70mph.
Ahem, Peugeot 1007? Those things look safe for 50cc speeds and no more. I wouldnt dare try changing lanes quickly in some of the modern cars.
70mph is good IMO. ____________________ Yamaha SZR660 Caution to the wind, the throttle pinned! |
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In my car at 90mph, it feels quite fast, and the handling is very sensitive at that speed, one slight twitch of the wheel and the car is all over the place, I wouldn't feel comfortable travelling at that speed for a long time. I think it would make a tad more sense if it was raised to 80, certainly not over that. ____________________ Honda MBX50 | Yamaha RD125LC | Suzuki RG125F Lucky Strike | Suzuki GSF600S
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I agree it should be raised to 80, most modern cars can cruise easy at 80/90. 90 would probably be a bit high as you would get lots of people in unsuitable cars attempting to do 90 ____________________ Rieju MRX 50 Castrol Edition |
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One of the main differences between ourselves and Europe is that they enforce lane discipline with fines and points. If the government are going to bring us into line with Europe by allowing points to be transferred across the water then they should also adopt the same rules for enforcement, this should include speed limits as well as the lane discipline. I also think the variable wet/dry limits that the French use is a good idea.
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Small cars get twitchy and flighty above 80mph.
Raising the speed limit would just lead to loads of teenagers doing 95mph in their 1.1 Saxo's and spinning them when they have to brake or move at that speed.
Education would be good, but who's going to take the risk? Besides, everybody knows the police wont touch you for an indicated 80mph, not least because its probably only a real 72mph. ____________________ Yamaha SZR660 Caution to the wind, the throttle pinned! |
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Old Thread Alert!
The last post was made 17 years, 327 days ago. Instead of replying here, would creating a new thread be more useful? |
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