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20mph again

Posted on August 17, 2012 by Martin Cassini

20mph is in the news, so at the risk of repetition: Who is the better judge of how fast or slow to go – you and me at the time and the place, or limits fixed by absent regulators? Painting … Continue reading →

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Will 20mph save us?

Posted on August 15, 2012 by Martin Cassini

Deaths and serious injuries are up in 20mph zones but up even more in 30mph. Official commentators say the jury is still out on the value of 20mph zones. My view is that true road safety will never be achieved by numbers. We … Continue reading →

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Numbers v context

Posted on October 18, 2011 by Martin Cassini

On the Today Programme the other day, a road safety spokesman (I missed his name) said the only way to reduce accidents is to reduce speed limits. He wants 20mph in all urban areas. As I’ve written elsewhere, would you want to … Continue reading →

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