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> This is largely because speed limits are too low.

Research is clear. For every 5mph increase on a highway you can calculate how many people per year per mile will die more.

If you want more people to die, then sure, speed limits are too low.



In the U.K. the motorway is by far the safest type of road. https://www.driving.co.uk/car-clinic/advice/are-motorways-sa... Etc

Could you point to your research.




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