Comment on Emma Watson banned from driving for speeding
blackn1ght@feddit.uk 18 hours agoIf she was caught doing 38mph in a 30, then her car was probably displaying 40 or 41mph as the speedo’s always report you going a higher speed than you’re going. So I’d say that’s pretty bad, especially when you’ve been caught several times before in such a short space of time.
IdontplaytheTrombone@lemmy.world 17 hours ago
Depends on where you are. 10 over on some roads is crazy, but there are many roads where 20 over is still fine.
cynar@lemmy.world 5 hours ago
I would be wary of those roads. I’ve ran across several that seem like national, or 50 roads, yet limited a lot lower. Generally, there is a hidden danger on that stretch. The classic being a blind junction joining, or a school kicking out nearby. It won’t be obvious, unless you are familiar with the area.
At the same time, i also know of a 30 limit on an otherwise national road. It’s along the stretch in front of a previous Mayer’s house.
blackn1ght@feddit.uk 17 hours ago
I’d say 10 over on any 30mph zone is crazy. These are usually in built up areas so there’s no excuse for it.
Can’t say I agree. National speed limit is either 60 or 70mph depending on the road and I wouldn’t want to do 20mph over on either.
Jakeroxs@sh.itjust.works 12 hours ago
There’s a road near where I live that is 35, it’s a two lane road both ways with a median, everyone regularly goes 45.