why aren't speed limits set into cars?

[dighn]

won't be long now

soon you won't even be able to drive it yourself

 

[yllus]

The ability to attain higher-than-posted speeds is a safety feature. In general, a car you can drive with confidence is one you are ultimately safer in. I know that I feel marginally more able to handle situations thrown at me in our V6, 176 HP Santa Fe than I do our I4, 126 HP Sentra.

 

[TheBoyBlunder]

Originally posted by: Chaotic42
There is no speed limit on the interstates in Montana during the day (or is it night?).

Also, above legal speeds are needed for emergencies.

I think they actually have a legal speed limit now, rather than "safe & prudent".

 

[DurocShark]

My bus has a rev limiter rotor on it... 5400 rpm. Assuming I can GET there without blowing up my poor engine, that would be, what, 105mph? Pssffftttt...

/hops in v6 Fiero and goes screaming down the fwy at 120mph.

 

[brigden]

You can also blame consumerism: People like allegedly fast cars and will pay considerably more for them. Imagine a world where all cars were only capable of 80mph... What's the point of buying an exotic sports car if it can't go any faster than a Toyota Echo?

Once you eliminate power and speed from the equation, you're left with fewer reasons to buy expensive luxury and sports vehicles.

 

[rh71]

pregnant ladies in labor who aren't already at a hospital aren't going to like that...

 

[Pliablemoose]

Because Joe Blow wants to pretend he's a NASCAR driver while gridlocked in most metro areas.

 

[isekii]

cuz the individual towns and states won't make any money.

 

Originally posted by: isekii
cuz the individual towns and states won't make any money.

That opens up a whole new can of worms.

Yes, a lot of revenue is generated from traffic law breakers.
On the other hand, if all traffic was computer controlled the all around savings would be greater than the money brought in from offenders.

 

[Zenmervolt]

Originally posted by: Chaotic42
There is no speed limit on the interstates in Montana during the day (or is it night?).

Also, above legal speeds are needed for emergencies.

Wrong. Montana tried that, but they went back to a set limit of 80 mph on interstates and 75 mph on state routes. It seems they had too many people trying to argue that going 120mph on a crowded road was "reasonable and prudent".

ZV

 

[allisolm]

Wow! This place is beginning to look like FatWallet (and that is NOT a compliment.)

There is no speed limit on the interstates in Montana during the day (or is it night?).

jester79 said "Unfortunately, Montana has speed limits again..."

Alkemyst said "There are now I believe."

TheBoyBlunder said "I think they actually have a legal speed limit now..."

Zenmervolt said "Wrong. Montana tried that, but they went back to a set limit of 80 mph on interstates and 75 mph on state routes."

mumble, grumble, READING SKILLS, mumble, mumble, ATTENTION SPAN, mumble, mumble, MTV, mumble, PUBLIC SCHOOLS, grumble, mumble, RAP MUSIC, mumble, mumble, KIDS TODAY, mumble...

 

[bunker]

For those of you saying it's a right, it's not. Driving is a privelege that you must earn a license for, not a right.

btw, I don't think cars should be limited either, I just wanted to clear up that first part .

 

[Zenmervolt]

Originally posted by: allisolm
Wow! This place is beginning to look like FatWallet (and that is NOT a compliment.)

There is no speed limit on the interstates in Montana during the day (or is it night?).

jester79 said "Unfortunately, Montana has speed limits again..."

Alkemyst said "There are now I believe."

TheBoyBlunder said "I think they actually have a legal speed limit now..."

Zenmervolt said "Wrong. Montana tried that, but they went back to a set limit of 80 mph on interstates and 75 mph on state routes."

mumble, grumble, READING SKILLS, mumble, mumble, ATTENTION SPAN, mumble, mumble, MTV, mumble, PUBLIC SCHOOLS, grumble, mumble, RAP MUSIC, mumble, mumble, KIDS TODAY, mumble...

You will note that my post contained specific information instead of just saying that the person was wrong.

ZV

 

[sharkeeper]

They will take the comcast approach.

Buy all the hp and handling you want, pay for it dearly if you use it!

A transponder system will report the driver's habits in detail to law enforcement agencies and CLUE for insurance purposes. This data will determine how much the driver pays for tags, title fees and insurance. If their max speed is really up there, their insurance could be (read will be) cancelled.

If the "electrically inclined" user attempts to defeat the system, the ECU disables their vehicle instantly and they have to get a tow and pay outrageous fines to have the system reset and would have a probation period determined by their files.

Cheers!

 

[dandruff]

Originally posted by: thraxes
In the United Arab Emirates cars have a warning chime when you pass 120 KpH.

So in some places of the world it is already a fact.

Not sure in what other cars ... but in BMWs u can program the warning chime too ... mine is set to 55 in city 95 in hwy ...

 

[allisolm]

You will note that my post contained specific information instead of just saying that the person was wrong.

...mumble, grumble, EXCUSES, mumble, grumble, VIOLENCE ON TV, mumble, mumble, COMPUTER GAMES...

 

[BZeto]

Because my 1/4 mile times would go through the roof!!!

 

[Shawn]

hell no. I have a fast car for a reason.

 

[alkemyst]

Originally posted by: allisolm
Wow! This place is beginning to look like FatWallet (and that is NOT a compliment.)

There is no speed limit on the interstates in Montana during the day (or is it night?).

jester79 said "Unfortunately, Montana has speed limits again..."

Alkemyst said "There are now I believe."

TheBoyBlunder said "I think they actually have a legal speed limit now..."

Zenmervolt said "Wrong. Montana tried that, but they went back to a set limit of 80 mph on interstates and 75 mph on state routes."

mumble, grumble, READING SKILLS, mumble, mumble, ATTENTION SPAN, mumble, mumble, MTV, mumble, PUBLIC SCHOOLS, grumble, mumble, RAP MUSIC, mumble, mumble, KIDS TODAY, mumble...

for the a$$munches so there is no debate as to what is meant by there are speed limits in Montana now....Thank you for your order, please pull forward.

 

[Amorphus]

Originally posted by: alkemyst

Originally posted by: allisolm
Wow! This place is beginning to look like FatWallet (and that is NOT a compliment.)

There is no speed limit on the interstates in Montana during the day (or is it night?).

jester79 said "Unfortunately, Montana has speed limits again..."

Alkemyst said "There are now I believe."

TheBoyBlunder said "I think they actually have a legal speed limit now..."

Zenmervolt said "Wrong. Montana tried that, but they went back to a set limit of 80 mph on interstates and 75 mph on state routes."

mumble, grumble, READING SKILLS, mumble, mumble, ATTENTION SPAN, mumble, mumble, MTV, mumble, PUBLIC SCHOOLS, grumble, mumble, RAP MUSIC, mumble, mumble, KIDS TODAY, mumble...

for the a$$munches so there is no debate as to what is meant by there are speed limits in Montana now....Thank you for your order, please pull forward.

Alkemyst used a bad word! :Q

 

[BurnItDwn]

They already do.

My car can only go 118 because of the stupid speed governer.

 

[CrazyDe1]

Because speed limits were made to be broken

 

[jagec]

Originally posted by: shuttleteam
They will take the comcast approach.

Buy all the hp and handling you want, pay for it dearly if you use it!

A transponder system will report the driver's habits in detail to law enforcement agencies and CLUE for insurance purposes. This data will determine how much the driver pays for tags, title fees and insurance. If their max speed is really up there, their insurance could be (read will be) cancelled.

If the "electrically inclined" user attempts to defeat the system, the ECU disables their vehicle instantly and they have to get a tow and pay outrageous fines to have the system reset and would have a probation period determined by their files.

Cheers!

Heaven help you if you emergency brake and hit a deer...this is a BAD idea----^

And the reason people buy fast cars isn't just to speed, it's because they have better acceleration, braking, and handling. There are (some) sports car owners who don't speed at all, but do autocross or something similar, and also enjoy the added safety provided by driving a car that can perform.

Of course, most people throw away that added safety by driving their high-performance car closer to the limit of its performance than their econobox.

 

[DeeKnow]

Originally posted by: hahher
speed limits are advocated for public safety. speeding is illegal. why aren't cars sold with speed limits set in? since speed limits vary, at least the highest speed limit in the nation could be set as the maximum (80mph?)

either that or get rid of speed limits all together.

or keep things the way they are for the money

in a country where any idiot can buy a gun?? you can't be serious....

 

[sharkeeper]

Heaven help you if you emergency brake and hit a deer...this is a BAD idea----^

And the reason people buy fast cars isn't just to speed, it's because they have better acceleration, braking, and handling. There are (some) sports car owners who don't speed at all, but do autocross or something similar, and also enjoy the added safety provided by driving a car that can perform.

Of course, most people throw away that added safety by driving their high-performance car closer to the limit of its performance than their econobox.

Accidents would not be a problem in your example as it would be logged as no fault.

Cheers!