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Old 12-04-2023, 11:10 AM
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Originally Posted by Bill14564 View Post
Physics agrees but why stop at 20, why not make it 10mph and be safer still? How many lives is it worth to be able to travel at 20mph rather than 10mph?

Human behavior disagrees; unreasonably slow leads to either "road rage" or ignoring the speed limit entirely. Set the speed at a reasonable number (not the lowest common denominator) and the roads will be safer.
Seemingly reasonable ssumption. But "road-rage" is an anger issue of one unable to assess and deal rationally with a situation beyond their control. It is less about speed, and more about one's sense of entitlement. "I wanna go! Everyone get out of MY way! " Sounds like a spoiled child throwing a tantrum, doesn't it?