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In article >, James H. Hood wrote:
> > Brent P > wrote in message > ... >> In article >, Magnulus wrote: >> > Collision at 75 vs. 55 mph has alot more energy behind it= a higher > risk >> > of injury/death. Much higher. >> >> Only IN a crash. However, the higher speed limit when more appropiate for >> the road will PREVENT the crashes in the first place. > > Which explains why there are more crashes on a highway than on my street > where the limit is twenty, right? Look at the values for interstates vs. surface streets. > This persistent notion that crashes are caused largely by different speeds > is absurd. No such claim was made. However, underposted speed limits have been shown to be safety negative. |
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