In the 60's, where crossply tyres and drum brakes were the norm, perhaps...
Then it's not me who doesn't want to reduce road deaths...
Having no speed limit is safer
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In the 60's, where crossply tyres and drum brakes were the norm, perhaps...
Then it's not me who doesn't want to reduce road deaths...
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Not overnight, no. It was gradual. And arguably more a result of better car design.
So you would you be happy to restrict driving to those who were effectively proffesionally qualified, subject to annual retests etc?
Even if it meant you yourself couldn't drive?
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Fine with me.
I would be able to drive, not necessarily because I'm already good enough (although given that I have done a lot of extra driver training, I am certainly above average), but I would happily ensure my qualification was kept up to date, especially if the roads were quieter and less restrictive because of the guaranteed driver quality.
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Oh well. This debate is had over and over and we can all be content in the knowledge that there will never be derestricted roads in the UK. 
Oh well. This debate is had over and over and we can all be content in the knowledge that there will never be derestricted roads in the UK.
Shame we can also be content with more people dying than necessary because of false road safety ideas...
Oh well. This debate is had over and over and we can all be content in the knowledge that there will never be derestricted roads in the UK.
Why not, if enough people want it and vote for a party that wants it then hey it could happen
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That's exactly my point.
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Shame we can also be content with more people dying than necessary because of false road safety ideas...
I'm sure if you were to take power there would be zero road deaths then.
I'm sure if you were to take power there would be zero road deaths then.
I doubt zero, but they could certainly be reduced by targeting the actual causes of deaths and injuries...
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speed = death message is actually make roads unsafe.
Speed is a minority factor in crashes. just around a mere 3% of crashes are cuased by excessive speed. that includes excessive speed below the speedlimit but above safe for conditions.
It's nothing more than a cash crop and actually increases death. Because stupid people think if they stick to the speed limit there safe.
There's very few roads in the uk suitable for unrestricted speed. M6 toll as someone said would be suitable if maintained.
As for the northern terroitries, yep it should be unrestricted.
I'm sure if you were to take power there would be zero road deaths then.
People need to understand that there will never, ever be zero road deaths.
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I don't know why you are quoting me. That is exactly my point!
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Stupid people are not a reason to remove the limit. Educate the people sure, but don't remove the limit.
If you read my post I didn't say remove the limit.
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Sure - I thought when you said "it's nothing more than a cash crop.." you were then referring to speed limits in general.
I live for speed having a 400bhp evo viii, BUT i dont think they should raise the speed limit above 70mph on our motorways.
You could argue that when the limits were set, you had austin maxis with **** brakes and now you have anti lock set ups on cars such as mine.
However if they raised the speed limit to 80 cars would do 90+ and even i think that is too fast on our roads.
I watched a prog on the autobahn and its got so much going on, it would cost taxpayers a fortune to keep it smooth.
We need to keep the roads smooth and safe imho
You could argue that when the limits were set, you had austin maxis with **** brakes and now you have anti lock set ups on cars such as mine.
However if they raised the speed limit to 80 cars would do 90+ and even i think that is too fast on our roads.
I watched a prog on the autobahn and its got so much going on, it would cost taxpayers a fortune to keep it smooth.
We need to keep the roads smooth and safe imho