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On Mar 23, 3:29=A0pm, Simon Mason  wrote: > On Mar 23, 12:14=A0pm, Geoff Berrow  wrote: > > > > What gets me is that it is still 20 mph when the school is closed. > > In common with nearly all other speed limits then.

In more enlightened areas, they only have 20mph limits in force when kids are walking to/from schools. As a result, compliance is greater, and respect for the law in general is increased. But then, that doesn't achieve your desired effect of deterring motoring, so I guess it's no good?

> Urban 30mph limits still apply at 0300 when most people will be in > bed.

And yet you no doubt support prosecuting drivers who travel at 35mph at that time when they can see the road is empty.

> Motorway speed limits are still 70mph for a car even when there are no > other vehicles around.

And yet you no doubt still support prosecuting drivers who travel at 79mph then. From a safety point of view, it's absurd and unnecessary, and I'm sure you know that really.