Experimental 60mph Motorway Speed Limit

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Yes, I thought that was the whole point of "smart"motorways and variable speed limits - not just "add a lane" and let it go to ratshit.
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mercrocker wrote: ↑Thu Oct 01, 2020 9:18 am Yes, I thought that was the whole point of "smart"motorways and variable speed limits - not just "add a lane" and let it go to ratshit.
I’ve noticed that they’ve stopped calling them Smart Motorways , the signs now say “ Preparing forDigital Motorways”
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The gross misapplication of technology is the very essence of our time.
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Agreed, just because it can be done doesn't mean that it should be done.
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Ignoring questions that need answered and answering ones that nobody asked. Welcome to the 21st century...
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See also HS2.
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Yup, what an utter waste of money, time & countryside that is.
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Driverless cars.
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I wonder if HS2 and the third runway at Heathrow will end up being canned, due to a significant proportion of their expected passengers now Zooming rather than travelling.
Coronavirus is an ideal cover for a change of plan.
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That would be a good result from this bloody stupid over reaction & almost make it worth it.
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