Urban speed limits
Sir,—lt should give concern that the Waimairi District Council supports higher speed limits on arterial roads within the city. From your recent report “Council backs speed limit” it would appear that little consideration has been given to those other than the motorist. Pedestrians and cyclists use these roads, and particularly at risk in these groups are the very young and the elderly. Higher car speeds make it more difficult for these people to cross the roads. At higher
speeds the drivers have less time to react to hazards. More fuel is used, therefore more pollution. Greater wear and tear on roads and vehicles makes motoring more costly, while accidents at high speed cause horrendous injuries. Councillors should be demanding more research into the need for people to travel at faster speeds, and into ways of persuading people to accept a more relaxed way of life with care for others and concern for safety the dominant principles. — Yours, etc., R. D. LOVELL-SMITH. November 9, 1985. V f
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