[hisimp-chat] Differing views about the speed limits petition

[Philip Howarth]

I really wish that were true Caroline.  Many drivers are sensible and safe
and will indeed drive in compliance with the posted limits. Unfortunately,
the impact on those who presently choose to drive at speeds significantly
greater than the posted 40 may slow down a bit - but probably nothing like
10mph. So, the benefit is *relatively *small. Finding ways to increase
compliance generally and approaching the problem as a whole is likely to
have more impact on the overall traffic and bring much greater benefits in
my opinion.

          Philip

2009/4/9 C Rawlings <carolinerawlings at ntlworld.com>

>  It’s a good point you make about compliance however I do believe the
> majority will see a speed limit sign and drive accordingly. It’s a simple
>  starting point to achieve the bigger picture in the long run.
>
> regards
>
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> *Subject:* Re: [hisimp-chat] Differing views about the speed limits
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> I think many of us are all for reducing the speed of the traffic. The issue
> I have is that reducing the posted speed limit does nothing to increase
> compliance and I am convinced will have a disappointing effect. Changing the
> speed limit is just one suggestion to mitigate a range of problems caused by
> the volume and speed of traffic on the B1049. I'd like to see a more rounded
> analysis of the problems and possible mitigations to arrive at a carefully
> evaluated and costed (in every sense - not just £) set of propositions for
> the community to choose from. This will very likely *include* changes to
> posted speed limits but I would expect that aspect to be a relatively small
> part of the scheme.
>
>              Philip
>
>  2009/4/6 Caroline Rawlings <caroline.rawlings at realworld-systems.com>
>
> I live on the B1049 and every day I fear for my life (and that of my child)
> when walking, cycling or pulling out from my driveway along this road
> because of the 40 mph speed limit.  Not only the noise and speed from cars,
> but the speed of lorries thundering past our houses (which I fear will one
> day lose control at this speed and plough into our houses, as many cars
> have
> already done for those that don't know). Please spare a thought for those
> of
> us who have to live on the B1049 and endure the 40mph speed limit at all
> times of the day and night.
> Why is everyone so against a 30mph for this road?  Are you all in such a
> hurry that you simply cannot consider a reduction in your speed??!
> I personally see *many* advantages in reducing the speed, and none keeping
> it as it is.
>
>
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> Philip Howarth
> Cambridge UK
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