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Originally Posted by Bill14564
??? The posted speed limit in that area is 45mph. How would lowering the speed limit make any difference if drivers are ignoring it now? If they are impatient at a posted 45mph are they going to be LESS impatient with a posted 40mph? If they are ignoring the posted speed limits and ignoring the red lights are they all of a sudden going to start obeying the signs if the speed limit is lowered?
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Because speeders on local roads typically drive 5 to 10 mph over the posted limit. Additionally, there are plenty of people who do go the speed limit and that should slow speeders down.