Originally Posted by c_maguire

I would disagree with regards to the assertion that you cannot drive responsibly if you significantly exceed the speed limit. As regards speed, my driving (for the most part) would be perfectly legal if this were Germany, IOM or India(?) and unless you believe the majority of Germans are irresponsible behind the wheel then how does it suddenly become irresponsible here provided the use of speed is made whilst conscious of the fact that other drivers here are less conscious of speed than those in Germany. For most people here the assertion of irresponsibility is linked primarily to the fact that the speed limit has been exceeded, and who says the limit is 'right' anyway. It's abitrary and nothing more, and although I wouldn't want to encourage all to 'better the ton' on a regular basis the 70mph limit is frankly pedestrian.
As somebody who has ridden bikes since I was 15, I am acutely aware of my mortality and as such always consider other road users and endeavour to limit the risk to life to mine only.

Kevin