Petition to Increase Highway Speed Limit to 100-120km/h

[Duane 3NE 2NR]

We've posted this petition on Change.org. What do you think?

https://www.change.org/p/ministry-of-tr ... 00-120km-h

[Advent]

Signing

[spirit]

Signed!

[scotty_buttons]

Would the government even take this into consideration if 100,000 ppl sign ??

[jm3]

Nope imbert would see it as a threat. You know how short men are he gotta be big at something and so would tell his assistant row key he don't want it so

[EFFECTIC DESIGNS]

120 is way too fast and dangerous for our roads especially the condition of our roads.

At max I could see 90KM/H but thats about it.

Besides nobody is going to enforce this law anyways so I eh know what allyuh worried about, just like how police turn a blind eye to people breaking red lights all the time so too will they turn a blind eye to speeding lets not kid ourselves here into thinking they gonna actually enforce this law. They might do it for the first 2 weeks then not bother like everything else in this country. Everybody gonna continue to drive 160 KM/H as usual.

[b14inb12]

Country Speed limit increase Reported change
Australia (1992) 100 km/h to 110 km/h Injury crashes increased by 25%
Australia (Victoria) (1996) 5–20 km/h increases Crashes increased overall by 8%, 35% decline in zones raised from 60 km/h to 80 km/h
US (1989) 55 mph to 65 mph (89 km/h to 105 km/h) Fatal crashes increased by 21%
US (1990) 55 mph to 65 mph (89 km/h to 105 km/h) Fatal crashes increased by 22%
Speeding increased by 48%
US (40 states) (1990) 55 mph to 65 mph (89 km/h to 105 km/h) Fatalities increased by 15%
Decrease or no effect in 12 States
US (Iowa) (1996) 55 mph to 65 mph (89 km/h to 105 km/h) Fatal crashes increased by 36%
US (Michigan) (1991) 55 mph to 65 mph (89 km/h to 105 km/h) Fatal and injury crashes increased significantly on rural freeways
US (Michigan) (1992) Various No significant changes
US (Ohio) (1992) 55 mph to 65 mph (89 km/h to 105 km/h) Injury and property damage increased but not fatal crashes.[96]
US (40 states) (1994) 55 mph to 65 mph (89 km/h to 105 km/h) Statewide fatality rates decreased 3-5% (Significant in 14 of 40 states)
US (22 states) (1997) 5 mph to 15 mph (8 km/h to 24 km/h) increase No significant changes

[mark2.0]

80kph is just too slow.

[chit8238]

I signed. Please do so who are supportive guys.

[cornfused]

Signed and message sent.

80 kmph is way to slow . Tried it yesterday in dry conditions. On average the cars around me were doing 100-120 and no errant drivers everyone moving as a pack .

[racedriverpro]

Country Speed limit increase Reported change
Australia (1992) 100 km/h to 110 km/h Injury crashes increased by 25%
Australia (Victoria) (1996) 5–20 km/h increases Crashes increased overall by 8%, 35% decline in zones raised from 60 km/h to 80 km/h
US (1989) 55 mph to 65 mph (89 km/h to 105 km/h) Fatal crashes increased by 21%
US (1990) 55 mph to 65 mph (89 km/h to 105 km/h) Fatal crashes increased by 22%
Speeding increased by 48%
US (40 states) (1990) 55 mph to 65 mph (89 km/h to 105 km/h) Fatalities increased by 15%
Decrease or no effect in 12 States
US (Iowa) (1996) 55 mph to 65 mph (89 km/h to 105 km/h) Fatal crashes increased by 36%
US (Michigan) (1991) 55 mph to 65 mph (89 km/h to 105 km/h) Fatal and injury crashes increased significantly on rural freeways
US (Michigan) (1992) Various No significant changes
US (Ohio) (1992) 55 mph to 65 mph (89 km/h to 105 km/h) Injury and property damage increased but not fatal crashes.[96]
US (40 states) (1994) 55 mph to 65 mph (89 km/h to 105 km/h) Statewide fatality rates decreased 3-5% (Significant in 14 of 40 states)
US (22 states) (1997) 5 mph to 15 mph (8 km/h to 24 km/h) increase No significant changes

Some more recent data would be better. Automotive advances must be factored into the equation.

[Team Loco]

120 is way too fast and dangerous for our roads especially the condition of our roads.

At max I could see 90KM/H but thats about it.

Besides nobody is going to enforce this law anyways so I eh know what allyuh worried about, just like how police turn a blind eye to people breaking red lights all the time so too will they turn a blind eye to speeding lets not kid ourselves here into thinking they gonna actually enforce this law. They might do it for the first 2 weeks then not bother like everything else in this country. Everybody gonna continue to drive 160 KM/H as usual.

This!

[Rory Phoulorie]

This proposal is not safe when you take the attitude of the average T&T driver into account. Leave the speed limit on the highways at 80km/h.

[ado15mk3]

i dont see 80 as the mian problem
what we need is a lower limit and removal of backhoe etc on the highway
most traffic on the highway is slow truck overtaking slower truck

[MaxPower]

Tiidas @ 120 = no

[kurpal_v2]

Who doesnt drive 120?

[De Dragon]

Who doesnt drive 120?

Apparently all the geriatrics here with their Morris Minor that can't handle a nominal 20km or so more.

[baigan]

Tiidas @ 120 = no

X2

[skylinechild]

This proposal is not safe when you take the attitude of the average T&T driver into account. Leave the speed limit on the highways at 80km/h.

this ...

i personally have no problems driving at 80kms..as i do it regularly..my problem is the amt of inconsiderate drivers on the rd and bad habits.

[Red_Man]

Signed

[DVSTT]

Who doesnt drive 120?

[Driftking257]

Signed

[SR]

This gonna be hinds claim to fame....he eh going n budge on this. Awaits when he attempts to clean up licensing office. Lots of young to be drivers gonna have to actually pass the test

[tr1ad]

With the quantity of ignorant drivers and those that always in a rush, leave it at 80

[silversurfer TnT]

I will like to see it from 80km to 100km and anyone notice its 50km when you reach the np area POS way too slow if the road is clear.

[mitch1980]

signed

[Dave]

Many drivers don't demonstrate responsibility to have it revised. 80km is very sufficient for our vehicle population and road infrastructure.

[greggle71]

I am ok with increasing to 100-110km/h but only on certain stretches on the UBH/SHH everywhere else should stay at 80 and even 50 in city centres

[redmanjp]

Years ago Imbert actually recommended a 100kph speed limit for a freeway they were planning to build - can't remember where they were going to do it

[RBphoto]

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