Speed Limits
Sir, —Surely it is becoming evident every day that the root cause of most motor accidents is speed. Cars are too fast for our country roads and most other roads, too. Instead of the everlasting platitudes about the need for care and sobriety, why not tackle the problem at its source and prevent cars going too fast? Hany trucks, I understand, are fitted with a speed governor (a simple device), tying the speed down to about 35 m.p.h., with great benefit in reduced maintenance and safety. Cars should be so fitted, the maximum speed being, say, 55 m.p.h. or less. Of course this means compulsion (and much less work for panel-beaters, etc.) but we are compelled to do many other things today.—Yours, etc., R.C.J. (OXFORD). March 28, 1963.
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Press, Volume CII, Issue 30093, 29 March 1963, Page 3
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