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But wouldn't that also make the street more dangerous? Seems like there wouldn't be a net gain of safety.
by Miner49er 4y ago
But wouldn't that also make the street more dangerous? Seems like there wouldn't be a net gain of safety.
- InitialLastName 4y agoSlower speeds have an outsized effect on safety. Consider that taking 20% off the velocity of the car takes 40% off the kinetic energy of the car, and between 20% and 40% off of the distance it takes for the car to come to a stop.
- tremon 4y agoIt only makes the streets more dangerous if people keep speeding.
- Fricken 4y agoIt makes the street seem more dangerous, which prompts drivers to slow down and be more cautious.