Nigel wrote:So given those statistics Von, how will lower speed limts help ?
Within those figure do you have any information on what speeds the vehicles were travelling at ?
I don't have details of speeds involved, but you can see the simplistic view that others may take. If there are less fatal collisions in areas that are subject to urban limits (where let's face it there are pro rata a greater density of hazards) then if we have those urban limits over a greater area there may well be a reduction in fatalities as a result. Less speed equals less energy.
Lower speed limits also equal less overtaking opportunities on SC roads. If you make a NSL road a 40mph limit it makes the speed limit the same for both LGVs & cars. That means no legal overtaking LGVs & caravans travelling at or about the 40mph limit.
The government no doubt will look to reach the targets they have set themselves, spending as little money as possible in the process.