LightBulb Posted June 14, 2019 Share Posted June 14, 2019 Is it now time for an all island speed limit? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the stinking enigma Posted June 14, 2019 Share Posted June 14, 2019 No. Ask again tomorrow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
x-in-man Posted June 14, 2019 Share Posted June 14, 2019 refer to the answers given last year, the year before that, the year before that, the year before that, the year before that, the year before that, the year before that, the year before that, the year before that, the year before that, the year before that, the year before that, the year before that, the year before that, the year before that, the year before that, the year before that, the year before that, the year before that, the year before that, the year before that, the year before that, the year before that, the year before that, the year before that, the year before that, the year before that, the year before that, the year before that, the year before that, the year before that, the year before that, the year before that, the year before that, the year before that, the year before that, the year before that, the year before that, the year before that, the year before that, the year before that.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doc.fixit Posted June 14, 2019 Share Posted June 14, 2019 yes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neil Down Posted June 14, 2019 Share Posted June 14, 2019 19 minutes ago, doc.fixit said: yes Agree, but won’t happen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobbie Bobster Posted June 14, 2019 Share Posted June 14, 2019 There is. c Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rog Posted June 14, 2019 Share Posted June 14, 2019 3 hours ago, LightBulb said: Is it now time for an all island speed limit? Yes. And ANPR and safety cameras and an annual vehicle test directly boiler plated from the UK. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wrighty Posted June 15, 2019 Share Posted June 15, 2019 23 hours ago, LightBulb said: Is it now time for an all island speed limit? Yes. I used to think no, and that it was great that qualified drivers could be trusted to drive to the conditions, and didn’t have to worry about keeping an eye on the speedo. Unfortunately you can’t trust people to be sensible, so for the good of the population we need a speed limit, that is enforced. 60 over the mountain is enough, probably lower most other places. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gettafa Posted June 15, 2019 Share Posted June 15, 2019 On 6/14/2019 at 7:38 PM, Neil Down said: Agree, but won’t happen Erm, it very nearly did and lost in Tynwald by the narrowest possible of margins. Speed doesn't cause accidents, per se. Poor driving/riding does. Every single time Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobbie Bobster Posted June 15, 2019 Share Posted June 15, 2019 On 6/14/2019 at 6:24 PM, LightBulb said: Is it now time for an all island speed limit? Who is this not so bright spark and why do they have so many questions? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chinahand Posted June 15, 2019 Share Posted June 15, 2019 Is there any evidence to bear on this issue what is the mountain road accident rate compared to say the A537. Does the IOM Police traffic department publish figures on accident rates? If not why not? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
finlo Posted June 15, 2019 Share Posted June 15, 2019 Nothing to see here, move along. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LightBulb Posted June 16, 2019 Author Share Posted June 16, 2019 18 hours ago, Bobbie Bobster said: Who is this intelligent bright spark ? and why do they have so many Sensible questions? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rog Posted June 16, 2019 Share Posted June 16, 2019 1 hour ago, LightBulb said: FWIW I believe that the question you raise is a very sensible question, the sensible answer is yes. The suggestion that speed isn't the cause of accidents is particularly true but there are times when advisory information as well as specified instructions are essential. At best a person can only drive well if they drive in a manner appropriate to the road, driving conditions, and known hazards not all of which are obvious or signposted. Imposing a speed limit means that these factors have been taken account of and a limit placed to deal with hazards that are not obvious. But here's the rub. A speed limit is also imposed to protect other road users from harm by motor vehicles. It's about making roads safe for ALL road users. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobbie Bobster Posted June 16, 2019 Share Posted June 16, 2019 2 hours ago, LightBulb said: You do realise that editing another individual's posts to change their meaning is beneath contempt, don't you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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