"Be that as it may, I think the point still stands that safety is actually not the primary concern when it comes to how we decide what is acceptable on the road

"Be that as it may, I think the point still stands that safety is actually not the primary concern when it comes to how we decide what is acceptable on the roads." It is the primary concern being the most important factor in determining regulations. It simply isn't the only factor. It's a balance between safety and utility with the goal of reasonable safety. But yes, absolute safety is never the goal.