Post by Oreo on Apr 13, 2009 7:56:57 GMT -5
On the way home from my parent's house last night, my friend and I chatted about our driving records and stories of how we've been pulled over, but then we got into a conversation about speed limits. Here's what we think:
Speed limits aren't needed. We assume it's just an excuse for the government to make money off of teenagers in a hurry. But even though people say "oh well it's too dangerous to drive faster than 70 over the highway!" well. . . Why do you think no one drives 70? Or on any road, for that matter. Almost everyone drives "five miles over" cause that's the safe-limit for not getting a speeding ticket.
but here's what I think
If people weren't given a limit on the highway... It wouldn't change much. I already see people going over 90 plenty of times. And I see people going under 70. The point being, people drive according to their comfort zones. If someone is a poor driver, or in no rush, they will drive slower. If someone is a better driver, or has a car with better handling, they can drive faster and still keep control of their car. Will anyone drive over 100 mph? No, probably not unless the road is completely empty. And if that's the case, who is there to hurt other than yourself? You shouldn't get a ticket for that. You're not endangering anyone! People aren't going to drive recklessly consciously. DUI's; still needed. Reckless driving tickets, still needed. Speed limits?
I think the only speed limits that should be posted are in residential areas. The only place where you could possibly drive faster than the limit, but are easily putting people in danger.
And the "limits" on off-ramps on the highway. Those aren't even limits... Just guidelines. But those need to stay to keep people safe. A couple weeks ago I almost got in a huge accident cause I got off the off-ramp and was going too fast on a sharp corner. I agree with off-ramp signs.
But other than that, I don't think traffic would change, much. In-town traffic has too many stoplights... no one can really go faster than 55 without feeling like they're losing control, are too close to another car, or will not be able to stop at a stoplight. I think limiting people's speeds is just a way for someone to feel powerful, and most cops are buttheads about speeding.
Any ticket I or anyone I know has received was simply for "driving fast." with no reckless driving involved.
My friend also said they tested areas of road with no speed limit and compared death toll and injuries to when there were speed limits and it didn't change at all.
I'm not too worried about in-town, but speed limits on the highway should be eliminated.
Your thoughts?
Speed limits aren't needed. We assume it's just an excuse for the government to make money off of teenagers in a hurry. But even though people say "oh well it's too dangerous to drive faster than 70 over the highway!" well. . . Why do you think no one drives 70? Or on any road, for that matter. Almost everyone drives "five miles over" cause that's the safe-limit for not getting a speeding ticket.
but here's what I think
If people weren't given a limit on the highway... It wouldn't change much. I already see people going over 90 plenty of times. And I see people going under 70. The point being, people drive according to their comfort zones. If someone is a poor driver, or in no rush, they will drive slower. If someone is a better driver, or has a car with better handling, they can drive faster and still keep control of their car. Will anyone drive over 100 mph? No, probably not unless the road is completely empty. And if that's the case, who is there to hurt other than yourself? You shouldn't get a ticket for that. You're not endangering anyone! People aren't going to drive recklessly consciously. DUI's; still needed. Reckless driving tickets, still needed. Speed limits?
I think the only speed limits that should be posted are in residential areas. The only place where you could possibly drive faster than the limit, but are easily putting people in danger.
And the "limits" on off-ramps on the highway. Those aren't even limits... Just guidelines. But those need to stay to keep people safe. A couple weeks ago I almost got in a huge accident cause I got off the off-ramp and was going too fast on a sharp corner. I agree with off-ramp signs.
But other than that, I don't think traffic would change, much. In-town traffic has too many stoplights... no one can really go faster than 55 without feeling like they're losing control, are too close to another car, or will not be able to stop at a stoplight. I think limiting people's speeds is just a way for someone to feel powerful, and most cops are buttheads about speeding.
Any ticket I or anyone I know has received was simply for "driving fast." with no reckless driving involved.
My friend also said they tested areas of road with no speed limit and compared death toll and injuries to when there were speed limits and it didn't change at all.
I'm not too worried about in-town, but speed limits on the highway should be eliminated.
Your thoughts?
