General Road and Highway Discussion

[MidTowner]

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I actually think it’s very likely that variation in speed would decrease moving from 100 to 120 and no other changes.

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You mean that you think the majority of drivers are traveling the speeds they’re traveling with no regard to where the limit is set? And would drive 120 or 130 km/h whether the limit were 100 or 120?I’m not sure if I agree with that or not.
 
I really wonder why most people are driving the speeds they are on the 400-series. I’ve asked a few when the topic as come up, and the answer is usually a variation of “everyone drives about that; it’s safest when everyone goes the same speed.” Which is true, but then who is deciding that “everyone” should drive 120? Someone must be choosing to drive these excessive (in relation to limits) speeds, and setting that speed as the one for everyone else to follow.
 
I agree with your other points about enforcement and changes to the definition of stunt driving so we don’t suddenly experience motorists driving 169km/h at risk of only a modest fine. Most commenters here seem to be in favour of robust enforcement, as unlikely as it will be to happen. The most interesting part to me is whether you’re right about the actual speed of travel changing or not. I think it will, but I’m not sure by how much. The pilot the province is proposing will be interesting to see.