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Re: Solve speeding by limiting cars!
Was this flamebait?
NMA, your presence is needed badly to educate this guy.
In article <3pu04u$6p1@ludes.com>, Mark Spencer <marks@ludes.com> wrote:
> Since there is no place in the US where 65 mph can be legally
>exceeded, I don't see why cars are being sold that can go faster than this.
>Especially with speedometers that read well over 100 mph, enticing drivers
>to drive at dangerous speeds.
Well, if nothing else, people like to race their cars in racing events
(SCCA, PCA, other car clubs).
>
> Cars are already being sold with speed limiters to keep from
>exceeding the limits of the tires and suspension. Why aren't cars sold with
>speed limiters at 65 mph to keep from exceeding the limits of the law? The
>majority of all accidents are due to speed. Thosands of lives would be saved
>every year if cars were unable to exceed a safe speed.
SAFE?!!!!!
I know, why don't we all just drive 5 mph?!
>
> What is wrong with our government that they would ignore such a
>simple way to enforce a law and save lives?
>
If you feel that anything over 65 is unsafe, one has to wonder about your
driving skills. Get off the road.
Tigress (sheesh, the insurance comanies sure can brainwash some people)
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