Speed Limits to be Reduced

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09 April 2011 | 08:59 AM

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Few people take notice of PSLewis anyway, he's gutted he can't afford to run a scoob anymore.

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09 April 2011 | 07:29 PM

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From: The co-drivers seat

This idea has been done before in the 70's when an "Oil Crisis " ( IIRC ) caused lowering of speed limits to 50 mph in NSL areas.. Think the gov introduced petrol rationing coupons too.

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09 April 2011 | 07:59 PM

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It's insane; why are the Gov trying to impose a solution to a problem they have cause in the first place?

The PROBLEM is the insane amount of duty. If we just paid for the cost of the petrol it would be cheap.

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09 April 2011 | 08:07 PM

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From: Burntwood/Cannock/Lichfield

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I can see the logic involved. Almost all cars will have a better efficiency at 55 than 70. But who in their right mind would rather travel on the motorways at 55 instead of 70?

Lorry drivers.... Them bastages dont have a choice bless em

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