quote:Originally posted by runboy
..why can't they put a few more speed signs up so that your reminded of the limit.
Agree.
It may sound like an excuse, however even in my own town sometimes I have to really think twice about the speed limit on some roads. Over the years, many road limits in my area have been reduced, and I sometimes I find myself thinking the limit is 40, when it has now been changed to 30. Of course as soon as I find myself unsure I reduce speed, however it could be too late.
I am no angel, however in 12 years have never been caught for speeding. I do speed on motorways and some A roads, however am a stickler for keeping to limits in and around towns. For this reason I class myself a good driver (plus the fact I seem to be one of very few people who indicate when required - i.e. when turning - God, it really annoys me that hardly anyone else ever bothers indicating [15])
I personally dont believe the limit should be changed. If you want to drive fast, then go to a track day - its safe and legal. If you choose to speed on public roads, then you have to appreciate that people may get killed - by you or me.
On the other hand, I find the preciseness of speeding fines a little annoying. Recently my Mother was fined for speeding (I think it was about 33/34 in a 30 zone). I found it quite infuriating as she has to be one of the safest people I know in a car - much safer than me.
She turned right onto a busy 'A' Road, only to drive about 200 metres before having to turn left. In order to get out safely between the traffic she accelerated just over the limit before indicating and breaking. The police were just past the junction she was turning left into, and stopped her immediately. She was so embarassed when she told me - I felt really sorry for her.
She knew they were just doing there job, and she was in the wrong however she also felt she had been tricked. I just wish I had been caught and not her as I deserve it more.
Kaine