ditchMD wrote:I found this 2003 report for the BC Ministry of Transportation in regards to changes in the speed limit (mostly increases). It's an interresting read.
Definitely an interesting read...
Here's a pilot project Ontario could try: Eventually, the Trans-Canada (hwy 17 here) will be twinned across the province. Outside of the cities, between Pembroke & the Manitoba border, raise the speed limit to 130 daytime, or just cancel it all together. Northern Ontarians have generally shown that they aren't weapons-grade nutcases with their driving, so, perhaps they should be given the opportunity to show that they don't require a numerical speed limit on a controlled-access, multilane rural highway. Then the OPP could focus on other acts of stupidity. Also if you cause a collision on the "no speed limit" road, we'll take Squishy's idea and slap you with a huge fine & licence suspension.
Truthfully I'd expect speeds on the Trans-Canada to go to maybe around the 130 mark with no official speed limit. Approaching cities, put in progressively lowering speed limits and make sure people slow down with enforcement.
Thoughts?