John S.
yes, I do...
IMHO the bikers are FAR, FAR less of a hazard than the "Mr. Magoos" that merge into 75 MPH traffic at 40 and dive for the fast lane with no blinker at all. See that every day, see a truly nutty biker maybe once a week.
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Just today I saw someone doing about 30 MPH in the center lane of the Dulles toll road, with a mattress on the roof apparently held on by twine. Both driver and pbuttenger had an arm out the window and were trying to hold the mattress from flying away. Just a normal, everyday occurrance...
And everyone who's ever done a serious study on the subject. Even the authorities who actually do have power to set the speed limits at least pay lip service to the 85th percentile method, even if they are hamstrung by legislatively-mandated state maxima and-or don't always practice what they preach. There IS NO QUESTION that the 85th %ile method is the single most legitimate method ever devised for setting fair, enforceable speed limits that balance efficient travel with maximum safety for road users. I mean, seriously, have you ever done any research at all to attempt to back up your position?
Exactly. Non-85th %ile speed limits are not fair.
I'm not familiar with the area, but the way you describe it, it sounds like a clbuttic speed trap, not a safety measure.
nate
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