Speed limit

was going 55, the speed limit. “Yes, that's what I clocked you at. But that’s not the speed limit.” That’s when Monroe was informed that all the speed limits in Holland have been reduced to a maximum of 40 mph. Lucky for Monroe, the officer left him with a warning, and he was still able to get to school on time. This has been the story for many drivers across the Holland area. Unsuspecting drivers have taken to the roads without knowledge of the speed limit change only to see flashing lights in their rearview mirror. This has been a problem for not only drivers trying to get to school and work, but for the police officers too. “The planning that went behind this was really a disaster,” said Deputy John Nickles. “The Holland Police Department was just as unprepared as the citizens of Holland when it came to the speed limit change. A city official just came into our office one day as said, ‘Hey,…

The maximum speed for vehicles travelling on Australian highways is currently 110km/h. It is argued that this speed is too slow for a highway and may cause more road accidents and increase the road toll due to the drivers being restricted by the speed limit. When the speed limit is slow, drivers are left dangerously stuck behind and in-between trucks. The drivers are also too frustrated about not going above the low speed limit which can act as a distraction. (Tucker, 2015) Therefore, the…

Raising the Speed Limit Some say “speed kills” but is speed really the killer? The killer is the person who is behind the wheel. Much less just because careless drivers are the cause of deaths in motor vehicles, that does not mean society should lower the speed down to an unreasonable point. In Fact we should increase the speed and let the careless drivers deal with the problems they cause and not penalize the rest. Even though driving 55 miles per hour is more fuel efficient,the speed limit…

In society today, there are set laws that must be followed in order to protects citizens. One example would be the speed limit law, which saves lives every day. Driving above the posted speed makes you a more dangerous driver and increases your chances of being involved in an accident. Until this year, I had never received a speeding ticket. I have learned from this mistake. While thinking of all of the possible consequences that could have been placed upon my life or the life of someone else,…

Most importantly, you should have total control of yourself, the vehicle and your immediate environment to ensure a safe and responsible driving habit. I believe everyone can become a skilled driver just by following the important safety rules. We also need to make sure that everyone follows the road laws because our safety depends on the way they drive. For example, we should always report drunk drivers as soon as we spot one on the road, and it will be beneficial for the masses. Always…

Today drunk driving is a serious social problem, because many drivers ignore the established rules and regulations and continue to enjoy alcohol while driving. Another bad habit while driving is eating. While you are eating and driving you are distracted and thinking about the food you are eating instead of driving and the other cars around you. Talking and texting on a cell phone while driving are one of the biggest distraction you can do when driving. It will take your focus off the road, and…

Many people get aggravated with speed limits and say that they are useless and they need to go, but what they don't think about is the effect they do have in keeping America’s citizens safe. Speed limits are important for many reasons such as, the fact that it is the law to abide by them, and they keep citizens safe. One reason why speed limits are important is because it is the law. Due to this fact it would be wise to abide by these rules or we would likely have consequences to pay if we…

While the roads in Northwest Ohio have many problems, five simple solutions could be utilized. One of the many solutions Northwest Ohio can use to improve road safety is lowering the residential speed limits to 30 miles per hour or below. Ben Welle, a member of the World Resources Institute, states that lowering speed limits in cities can drastically change the risk of fatalities (Welle). In Ohio, the basic speed limit for residential areas is 35 miles per hour and it is about 70 miles per hour…

the median has crossed over, went airborne and has hit you. You were young, full of life and opportunities. The entire world was within your reach. Now that is all over, you have died. Should the speed limit be raised on the 401? Why? While this has been debated by road engineers, police who patrol expressways, and drivers who drive on them, the idea of changing the 401 speed is debatable on either side. However, it is the conclusion of this author, that it would be an extraordinarily awful idea…

There are many issues and arguments involving speed limits some people follow it strictly and other prefer to go 10 to 15 miles over or under it to many law abiding citizen`s dismay. First of all, there's the fact that people are indeed breaking a law even if a person were to go over the limit by 1 mile per hour that is consider breaking the law in the eyes of the justice system. Second of all, the limit was placed there for a reason most likely for safety precautions in order to protect every…