Speed - what slows you down?

[awayatc]

I have heard similar such activity happens a lot more than most realise..apparently...

Just rumors.....

when I was catching a ride in the back of mr plods vehicle...
(Non traffic related)
He would toggle lights at speedsters when squackbox went off...
he wasn't being friendly....
He was just
A.busy
B. Not a traffic cop

have been toggled myself a few times as well.....
Last millenium....

[awa355]

" What slows me down??" An empty fuel tank usually.

[Edbear]

One doesn't simply read too much into one of your statements. The self-justification in many of your posts is clear for all and sundry to see.

Might I suggest that any kind of speed enforcement will probably just catch those operating a vehicle at a speed higher than that of the posted limit and whether the operator of this vehicle is in your opinion safe, safer or perhaps unsafe is completely irrelevant. To argue otherwise is the realm of sandal-wearing hippies and dickheads that haven't learned how to play the game yet.

Yes it is irrelevant as the detecters are not programmed to distinguish between good and bad drivers. Only those going faster than the limit.

As has been noted though, it's a very personal thing to judge whether one is a competent or incompetent driver /rider and the gravestones testify to the fact that many who judge themselves competent were somewhat short of the mark.

Cops have to be unbiased and treat everyone equally. So to complain that one was completely safe doing high speeds is bound to get a "Yeah, right!" response.

Considering the number of accidents that happen below the speed limit by incompetence, I would question the wisdom of raising it.

Maybe I am too old but while I may prefer to travel at much higher speeds, I can accept the current limit simply because of the vast number of drivers on the roads who are unsafe at any speed.

[Katman]

As has been noted though, it's a very personal thing to judge whether one is a competent or incompetent driver /rider and the gravestones testify to the fact that many who judge themselves competent were somewhat short of the mark.

Was there any trace of Tramadol in your system when you had your accident Ed?

[scumdog]

As has been noted though, it's a very personal thing to judge whether one is a competent or incompetent driver /rider and the gravestones testify to the fact that many who judge themselves competent were somewhat short of the mark.

C'mon Ed, NOBODY on here is going to admit they're not an 'above average' rider - capable of safe higher speeds than the law allows!

[unstuck]

C'mon Ed, NOBODY on here is going to admit they're not an 'above average' rider - capable of safe higher speeds than the law allows!

I KNOW i'm a crap rider, tis why I am still alive I reckon.

[bluninja]

As has been noted though, it's a very personal thing to judge whether one is a competent or incompetent driver /rider and the gravestones testify to the fact that many who judge themselves competent were somewhat short of the mark.

I've seen a gravestone with "I told you I was sick" but not any gravestones that suggest driver incompetence. I think this is just made homily type rubbish with no evidence to support the statement.

[bluninja]

C'mon Ed, NOBODY on here is going to admit they're not an 'above average' rider - capable of safe higher speeds than the law allows!

Statistically there will be many on here that are above average riders who exceed the posted limit I guess there are some police who think they are above average riders/drivers capable of safe higher speeds, despite the accidents caused during high speed pursuits.

[swbarnett]

One doesn't simply read too much into one of your statements.

Well, you clearly missed the significance of the word "may". Perhaps you need grammar lessons.

Might I suggest that any kind of speed enforcement will probably just catch those operating a vehicle at a speed higher than that of the posted limit and whether the operator of this vehicle is in your opinion safe, safer or perhaps unsafe is completely irrelevant.

I see you agree, then, that speed enforcement has nothing to do with safety.

To argue otherwise is the realm of sandal-wearing hippies and dickheads that haven't learned how to play the game yet.

This statement clearly identifies you as a right-fighter. The actual truth (be that your side, my side or somewhere in the middle) holds no interest for you I assume?

[scumdog]

Statistically there will be many on here that are above average riders who exceed the posted limit I guess there are some police who think they are above average riders/drivers capable of safe higher speeds, despite the accidents caused during high speed pursuits.

You talking about the pursued - or the pursuee??

Definitely the pursued 'think' they're the better driver on every occassion!

[bluninja]

You talking about the pursued - or the pursuee??

Definitely the pursued 'think' they're the better driver on every occassion!

The ones that get away unscathed clearly are

[jasonu]

Was there any trace of Tramadol in your system when you had your accident Ed?

You are a stalker.

[scumdog]

The ones that get away unscathed clearly are

But not the dead ones....

[R650R]

Take two riders. Rider A corners at a speed that allows them to stop in their visibility (note STOP, not avoid an obstacle) but is a tad over the speed limit in the straights, say up to about 30 over. Rider B sticks to the limit on the straights but makes up for it by cornering faster. Both riders have the same average speed over the same journey. Two questions: Which is safer? Which gets the tickets in the current environment?

Despite your quest to answer every question in life with dissection via your multi quote replies you've created a corrupt set of data here so your question is moot.
Time spent cornering is a very small portion of any journey. It is not possible for the two riders described to have the same average speed unless rider A is obstructing rider B.
Both are equal risk, they are just exposed to different risk factors/elements.
Both will get tickets, A for speeding, and B careless use when they inevitably crash....

[Katman]

You are a stalker.

So shoot me cocksucker.