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Lothian Tory MSP Gordon Lindhurst claimed the introduction of lower limits over a large area made motorists less likely to pay special attention when driving in sensitive spots such as close to schools.
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"Edinburgh’s 20mph limit comes under fire at Holyrood"
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Posted 8 years ago #
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I would like to call Gordon Lindhurst's bluff and agree with his theory that roads are safer if there are low limits only in specific "pay attention zones" to make drivers pay attention (tacitly admitting that they aren't paying enough attention in general).
To this effect, all "pay attention" zones i.e. around schools, old folks homes, playparks etc. are to be reduced to 10mph to make sure drivers pay attention.
Posted 8 years ago # -
Excellent point - sensitive spots should have somethign which demarcates them from "normal" areas. 10mph limits beside schools it is.
Posted 8 years ago # -
I'd go further than 10mph. How about a requirement for a man with a red flag to walk in front.
Posted 8 years ago # -
5mph, like in camp sites. Then they'd pay attention alright.
Posted 8 years ago #
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