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Why are we so weird about speed limits (US)? (sh.itjust.works)
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  1. Why does everyone drive 10-15 miles above the speed limit?

  2. Why don't we raise the speed limit if that's how fast everyone wants to go?

  3. Why is traffic enforcement given to very expensive and ineffective police instead of cheaper and more automated traffic cameras?

  4. Why do we refuse to ever use ANY traffic calming measures? Yes, than you flashing digital sign for telling me I'm going 10 miles above the limit on this incredibly wide and straight and flat road with high curbs and perfect visibility.

It's a serious confusion I have about how society is supposed to operate because it seems like a complete and total breakdown of logic and sense.

And, yes, I know there's some thing people did long ago to set the speed limit at some percentile of what people were already traveling at, but that's obviously a stupid way to do it and we did it anyway. So why?

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[–] [S] 9 points 4 hours ago (2 children)

Yeah, a big part of the reason I don't go over the limit anymore is to limit my interaction with cops. I don't do well with social interactions and these motherfuckers are likely to find me suspiscious. So I drive the speed limit and just plan to invoke my right to remain silent.

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  • [–] 2 points 2 hours ago (1 child)

    Bad news, they can and will pull you over for going too slow in some places

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  • [–] [S] 1 point 44 minutes ago

    Well, they can always make up some bullshit, the thing is not to let them go on fishing expeditions. Assert your right to remain silent to any questions, ask them what the purpose of the stop was, and ask them if you're free to go.

    Of course, they can always "smell marijuana" if they want. I'm very frustrated with how cars are automatic excuse to violate your rights, and I already fucking hated cars.

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