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But, the speed limit is the limit, and does not determine the appropriate speed for the conditions. Many high streets have a 30mph limit, but drive down one at 30mph on a busy Saturday afternoon, hit a pedestrian and expect to be done for driving without due care and attention.
A busy lunchtime, with loads of pedestrians around would not be the time to be driving or cycling to the speed limit.
These days I ride and drive trying to take into consideration is my speed appropriate. Out here in the countryside many lanes have a limit of 60mph, but given the number of people on bikes/horseback, livestock being moved across roads, tractors and blind corners 60mph would not be appropriate or considerate.
From the police Roadcraft book "Always drive so that you can stop safely within the distance you can see to be clear on your side of the road." But if there are loads of pedestrians milling around and likely to be stepping out it would then be clear that you would need to proceed with greater caution and lower speed.
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Its a 30mph zone, the impact happened in less than the highway code's stopping distance.
How is it more appropriate for a car to go faster when it can stop slower and causes more damage in a collision?
No further questions your honour