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80mph Speed Limit On Motorways???

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  1. Sam Axe

    Sam Axe Active Member

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    http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-15116064

    What's your take on this?

    It's pretty pointless because it will not stop lane huggers and it will not stop people who purposefully drive at half the speed limit.

    How about introducing a minimum speed limit people? Driving too slow is as dangerous as driving too fast.
     
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    Sam Axe, Sep 29, 2011
  2. -jordan-

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    it means i'll get there earlier so its a good thing
     
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  3. Sam Axe

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    Nope sure with traffic one can hardly get past 45 as it is
     
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  4. Grizzly

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    I've always had a rule that I'd never drive more than 25mph above the speed limit so this is excellent news, 105mph helps
     
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  5. UIR - Kagawa Powa

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    wait til its 800mph.
     
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    UIR - Kagawa Powa, Sep 29, 2011
  6. Vilsmeier-Haack Reaction

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    A speed limit per lane. 60mph in left, 70mph in middle and 80 mph in overtaking. Minimum is 10 below limit
     
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  7. Chris-Gashead

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    I already do over 80mph :(

    Should be like Germany and do what the **** you like <ok>
     
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    Chris-Gashead, Sep 29, 2011
  8. Vilsmeier-Haack Reaction

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    <laugh>

    on that point what is the buffer above the limit you are allowed to hit before they book you. Iv heard different theories like 10% (70mph = the pull you over at 77) above or 10% - 2mph (70mph they pull you over at 75)
     
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  9. Vilsmeier-Haack Reaction

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    This <ok>
     
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    looks like ima have to buy a new car if i wanna hit the new limit :)
     
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  11. Sam Axe

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    Actually a speed limit per lane would be something I'd be in favour of. Good suggestion <ok>
     
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    Agree, I have always argued for this :)
     
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  13. RebelBhoy

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    I don't know if you folk from outwith the occupied territories are aware but all new drivers here are restricted to 45mph......
    which restricts everyone behind them to 45mph also. Meaning that every opportunity to pass is taken with great gusto......and sometimes even if it is not safe......causing loads of deaths.

    no speed kills.
     
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  14. Vilsmeier-Haack Reaction

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    My L plates were down after a month <ok>
     
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  15. jenthesaint1990

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    talk about unenforceable
     
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  16. jenthesaint1990

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    what about national speed limit roads? surely they are doing 60 on those roads in their lessons? wtf
     
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    jenthesaint1990, Sep 29, 2011
  17. RebelBhoy

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    R plates<ok>

    Same as most folk, but if you get pulled you are in bother.
     
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    RebelBhoy, Sep 29, 2011
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    The Germans have the right ideas re road speeds.
     
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  19. RebelBhoy

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    Nope 45mph. It is a pain in the hole.
     
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    RebelBhoy, Sep 29, 2011
  20. Sam Axe

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    I have a friend who got caught doing 90 while on his Rs. That didn't go down well as he got a big fine and his Rs extended
     
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