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Electr_O_Purist t1_j3rx266 wrote

Reply to comment by reddit-toq in Inky: "Crashes are down 36% on Roosevelt Blvd., thanks to speed cameras" by just_start_doing_it

The speed limit is 25. Why should I speed?

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solipsisticsundays t1_j3sty6w wrote

The posted speed limit is 35 mph which leads me to believe you’re not paying attention to signs while you drive.

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Electr_O_Purist t1_j3t2bpo wrote

It’s true that throughout Kelly and Lincoln drive the limit fluctuates between 25 and 35 depending on where you are. Most people seem to treat it like they can go 55. That’s all I’m pointing out here. People drive wild up there.

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[deleted] t1_j3ujvbq wrote

Sounds like bad design if people feel safe going that fast. If they want people to go slower, they should narrow the lanes.

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ronreadingpa t1_j3s1ey1 wrote

You shouldn't. However, if an aggressive driver is behind you, safer to speed up a bit / move out of the way. Many drivers out there without valid registration / plates, no insurance (or extremely underinsured; state minimums are ridiculous low), and often impaired. Add to that the possibility of being armed.

More to the point, when getting rear-ended, insurance isn't likely going to cover much. Better to avoid conflict, but each to their own.

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RoughRhinos t1_j3s908u wrote

Think you'd be fine in the right lane. Probably would just assume it was an old person.

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