From 60MPH to 40MPH; Gov Proposals

[RedvGreen]

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-18840110

The proposal apparently could see all 60MPH NSL Single Carriageway roads being reduced to 40MPH in an effort to cut RTAs and Deaths.

The article apparently states that 49% of all known road deaths occurred on 60MPH Rural roads in 2010, so this change is aimed at reducing that figure.

Knowing my local area, I would hazard a guess that of those killed, the majority will be our two-wheeled friends either misjudging the road or arguing with another vehicle.

Thoughts?

 

[RedvGreen]

My thoughts are that you didn't even read your own article, since it says 'many', and not 'all' as you have stated.

It will only end up happening for roads that obviously don't suit a 60mph speed limit.

I think you need to re-read the article, it says:

"Under the plans, which are open to public consultation, a reduction to 40mph should [/u]also[/u] be considered where there is "substantial development" or where there are "a considerable number" of horse-riders, pedestrians, cyclists and motorcyclists."

Don't know about you, but to me that justifies nearly every single road and every single rural road in this country. Vague terms such as 'substantial' and 'considerable' are perfect politician speak as there is no finite constraints to what they consider to qualify.

My actual thoughts on this are that in true political process, they come in with something abhorrent and push through something not-quite as bad, but still a downer. Or it could be timed to coincide with a political event and they pull it at the last minute for positive press.