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Originally Posted by blacklineninja Speed and the use of speed cameras is another one of those things that instead of looking at it properly, they've just gone for a technology quick-fix. This in fact is having an adverse affect not only on driving safety but also on all manner of vehicle crimes.
Sure, I'm all for cameras, and adequate warning and slow down signs outside schools and in built up areas where 30 (and in some cases 20) mph speed limits should be strictly enforced. But there are some glorious, wide open roads with stupidly restrictive speed limits - never been an accident on them and yet they're still peppered with speed camaeras, just to make some quick cash.
Yes, there are roads that need lower speed limits because they can be dangerous; but there are also a lot of roads that in this day and age could have higher limits as well; some 40 roads that could be upped to the national speed limit. I also think that the national speed limit could be higher these days too, but I'm sure that's far too much fun for the government to allow us to have.
At the end of the day, stop controlling us with machines, put more flesh and blood police officers on duty and use some bl**dy common sense |
I'm with you on this one mate. Yes ok, have them in the 20 30 mph areas near schools etc where they are needed. But no on roads where no accidents happen and are perfect for opening ya baby up a little
