scoobydoo Posted October 25, 2016 Report Share Posted October 25, 2016 why are cars built to go faster than say 70mph? speed kills. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flashermac Posted October 26, 2016 Report Share Posted October 26, 2016 Because in California if you drive slower than that you'll be run off the freeway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bust Posted October 26, 2016 Report Share Posted October 26, 2016 Speed doesn't kill.......human error does Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scoobydoo Posted October 26, 2016 Report Share Posted October 26, 2016 so on that logic why are firearms illegal in the uk but you can buy a car that can do 160mph. totally illogical Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scoobydoo Posted October 26, 2016 Report Share Posted October 26, 2016 hand guns that is Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scoobydoo Posted October 26, 2016 Report Share Posted October 26, 2016 why sell cars that can exceed the speed limit? seriously, why?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baa99 Posted October 26, 2016 Report Share Posted October 26, 2016 why sell cars that can exceed the speed limit? seriously, why?? For babes! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Coss Posted October 26, 2016 Author Report Share Posted October 26, 2016 why sell cars that can exceed the speed limit? seriously, why?? Speed limits are arbitrary. Taking NZ for example, when we used to have a 80 mph limit (loooong time ago) then later (and with metrification) it was changed to 100km/h (62 mph). Before the change the driver who did 80 mph was not a criminal, after the change, he was, (obviously ladies did not drive or if they did they never went fast), and, the change was for safety. So criminality was decided by an arbitrary change in law and so was safety. Bit like drink drive alcohol limits. These have now got so strict here that one is stupid to have two drinks and then drive as the local coppers will ping you for - wait for it - drunk driving. That the number of deaths on our roads is about the same as ever, before the lowering of the limits and after, doesn't matter. That's why they make cars that go faster, because laws that limit the behaviour of all, so as to police the behaviour of a few, are not necessarily the reason that most people exist. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bust Posted October 26, 2016 Report Share Posted October 26, 2016 why are cars built to go faster than say 70mph? speed kills. Statistically far more people die at speeds under 70 mph Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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