Re: Another brick in the wall of the database/surveillance state.

> Why? Don't most people just drive at a speed suited to the conditions?
> There are 30 limits where it's necessary to slow to 15-20 or so, but
> on those same roads it's safe to do 40-50 at other times in the day.
> Why have people trundle along at 18mph when it's safe to do twice that?

Because the great and powerful Oz (i.e. HMG) declare that speed kills!

Chris


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