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Speed Limiting Cars
thermidorthelobster:
On the radio they were talking about having an override button in case you needed it. The example the interviewer gave was say you were overtaking somebody in a 40 limit and they sped up; you'd press the button and the limiter would go off so you could complete the manoeuvre safely.
I'd welcome it personally. I drive within the limits as I don't want to pick up points, and I don't want to kill anybody much either; having a device like this would be a handy way of not accidentally straying above the limit. On the whole I don't approve of speeding, on the basis that speed limits save lives in the event of an accident. If people don't like the limits then they should campaign to have the limits changed, but I don't agree with ignoring laws that you just happen to disagree with. That said, I'd suggest an 80mph limit on the motorway would be a good idea, as that's what everybody does anyway, but I could live without it.
I reckon one of the most successful safety devices is the fact that your insurance becomes a nightmare if you have a crash.
littlepow:
They have speed limiters fitted to the landies down the falklands, it is amazing the lengths people will go to not to slow down!!! Just because they cant go over 30mph. I think it is time to reinforce drivers standards instead of making cars hide driver incompetence.
Lord Shagg-Pyle:
--- Quote from: littlepow on December 30, 2008, 21:17:25 --- I think it is time to reinforce drivers standards instead of making cars hide driver incompetence.
--- End quote ---
I totally agree with what has been said by LittlePow. So limiters are fitted; how long would it take before someone finds a way to get round them? Will motorbikes have to be fitted with them as well?
As for it being voluntary, I don't believe that. It will be the case of 'If you don't have one, your car won't pass the MoT'. How long before cars have to be fitted with locator systems, for 'anti theft measures'?
The main common denominator in all road traffic prangs is human error; that needs to be addressed.
Disco Matt:
I have long held that the driving test process needs to be longer. "Intensive Courses" cannot be considered safe as they simply don't give the new driver enough experience. I would suggest that rather than a big test they change to a system where you demonstrate competence in various areas to an instructor. This would also enable them to gauge attitudes and behaviour - it would be harder for the morons to behave themselves for hours than for the current test.
There should also be a mandatory refresher course at 70, including a medical. The vast majority of evasive action I need to take locally is due to the ancient and confuddled who apparently have a Disco-shaped blind spot! :lol:
Range Rover Blues:
If I've got a device on my cart that limits my speed and knows the speed limit appropriate to where I am, does that mean I won't ever get prosecuted for speeding ever again? guarantee that and I might be interested.
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