- cross-posted to:
- cityofchicago
- cross-posted to:
- cityofchicago
Maybe a difference of five or even 10 miles per hour might not sound like a lot to someone, but when you look at the data, it makes a significant difference in the likelihood of injuries and fatalities…
MBJ, we’re being killed. Lower the speed limit in Chicago.
I enjoy riding my bike. I also own a car. I’m not a dick while operating either vehicle. Please don’t lower the speed limit or add more speed & red light cameras. You’re only punishing people like me. The dicks will continue to dick.
If you’re “not a dick” while driving then what’s the problem with cameras? You only get a ticket if you break the law.
I do obey the laws. My last red light ticket came thanks to a dick behind me. I was driving roughly the speed limit and the guy behind me was up my ass. I had my daughter in the car and it was wet. I knew I wasn’t making the light but I could tell the guy behind me wasn’t prepared to stop. I saw the flash and hoped it was for the guy behind me. Nope.
We are talking about speed cameras…
Lowered speed limits - which are the issue at stake in the the OP - would also help people get fewer red light tickets, since it’s easier to stop in time - and more of an excuse to do what you want rather than what the guy behind you wants.
between lower speeds and higher speeds, lower speeds is the one that will save my life out on the road. call me selfish: i want to live.
I’m glad we’re friends.
They’re supposed to conduct speed studies when determining speed limits based on what’s safe.
My understanding is that most posted speed limits are actually too low already for arbitrary reasons.