Most folk sit 85 surely? Why isn't speed limit 80? Think how much safer the cars nowadays are and the speed limits still 70??
If the limit was 80 most people would cruise at 95 - get it? Whatever the limit most people would exceed it.
The limit should be reduced to 60 on motorways for safety reasons. Most people haven't got a clue how to drive safely on a motorway anyway - they plough on regardless of visibility and road conditions then wonder why they're involved in a pile-up.
In my eyes the speeding motorists are usually (did say usually) looking for speed cameras and the fuzz and a lot more aware of the road and other drivers! I don't mind a car quizzing past if there indicating and showing good judgement BUT I hate people who drive just under speed limit like 65 in the fast lane don't indicate and seem to forget about any mirrors! Or the oldies driving round having a lovely day again no indicating and skipping lanes at round abouts (these people don't react to a toot of the horn). In short I'm basically trying to say yes the speed limits fine and you will get people above the limit but you can be more irritating and straight up dangerous driving the speed limit as you can going fast!
About 3 months ago me and the misses driving into town parked on a three way section we were going right, light go green for straight ahead and stay red for right so oncoming traffic can go.. The misses was driving and sitting waiting for cars to clear or light to change when.. Guy behind sits with his horn on constant and waving at my misses to hurry. She got a fright and pulled abit forward I stopped her got out and had a argument with the guy. He eventually left without even getting out his car, things such as this cause accidents. Frustration in my eyes so if someone can work out less stressful town centre road designs etc that would help more than reducing the speed limit.
I think.
Also think that schools should be a drive past for local access and not free for young guys to cruise past. 20s plenty but the way they accelerate to that, no one walking out from a car would have a chance.
End of rant!
