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Originally Posted by Enoch Root
You're missing the point: of course people should (and do) drive at different speeds, depending on the conditions.
However, the speed limits don't reflect that - in ideal conditions, with low traffic volume, why should I be forced to maintain the limit that was set to handle all situations?
Speed limits that reflect conditions just make more sense.
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Not missing the point at all. I think you are missing my argument.
I agree that speed limits should be increased. I just don't think that spending millions of dollars on a fancy system that can tell if it is raining or dark out is necessary.
To quote the 2003 BC report referenced in the video: "Maximum speed limits are set for ideal road, traffic, and environmental conditions".
People are capable of using their own discretion to determine whether that speed is reasonable for them.
Drivers that are not capable should not be driving.