[Ford Prefect]

Amusing thread ... thanks 4X4. FWIW, I speed ... usually 10 to 20 clicks on Deerfoot conditions permitting and 20 to 30 clicks on low traffic rural highways, conditions permitting. So shoot me. One thing that has not been discussed in this thread is that a lot of drivers are unsafe at any speed, making speed limits an arbitrary benchmark that attempt to take into consideration the worst drivers along with the best. No doubt speed limits are set according to the best science and data civil engineers have on the topic ... or whoever is responsible for setting speed limits ... but they're a one-size-fits-all solution. However, given that too many drivers are unsafe at any speed, I suggest tougher and more frequent testing is a better solution than lower or more strictly enforced speed limits. Level the playing field by getting rid of the incompetent drivers, or require them to take driving lessons, and speed limits can probably even be increased.