• blackn1ght@feddit.uk
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    2 days ago

    If she was caught doing 38mph in a 30, then her car was probably displaying 40 or 41mph as the speedo’s always report you going a higher speed than you’re going. So I’d say that’s pretty bad, especially when you’ve been caught several times before in such a short space of time.

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        2 days ago

        I’d say 10 over on any 30mph zone is crazy. These are usually in built up areas so there’s no excuse for it.

        but there are many roads where 20 over is still fine.

        Can’t say I agree. National speed limit is either 60 or 70mph depending on the road and I wouldn’t want to do 20mph over on either.

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          2 days ago

          There’s a road near where I live that is 35, it’s a two lane road both ways with a median, everyone regularly goes 45.

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        I would be wary of those roads. I’ve ran across several that seem like national, or 50 roads, yet limited a lot lower. Generally, there is a hidden danger on that stretch. The classic being a blind junction joining, or a school kicking out nearby. It won’t be obvious, unless you are familiar with the area.

        At the same time, i also know of a 30 limit on an otherwise national road. It’s along the stretch in front of a previous Mayer’s house.