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In Norway the limit is 30kph in built up areas. I fully agree with this. Roads with kids playing etc. are not the place to make up time on your journey.
I dont know about the UK (havent been driving long). But penalties are set out related to % over the limit. Its fecking easy to lose your license, or even end up in prison.
I was caught doing 65kph in a 50kph zone. Got a £100 fine. If I'd been caught doing the same 15kph over a 30kph limit. I'd have lost my license instantly, no question. There are 40kph zones which go through town, but are separated from paths etc. Its bloody easy to hit 80kph. Especially if the road is wide. Thats you in court, pleading not to get sent down if you get caught though.
In this way. The more important lower limits are more harshly enforced.