2006-07-21 07:48:05 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Law Enforcement & Police
Just so the car manufacturer can brag.
2006-07-21 07:51:55 · answer #1 · answered by cherie 2 · 2⤊ 1⤋
"there are no laws saying how fast you can get to the speed limit."
Actually, there are. "Reckless driving", "exhibition of speed", "illegal speed contest", just to name a few of many. They go by different names in different states, but trust me, they're there. Every state has them. So don't floor it--even up to just the speed limit--when lined up next to a cop.
On that note though, it's OK to pass a police officer if he's going slower than the speed limit. Just because he's going ten under doesn't mean you have to. Just be sure to pass him safely, and that your tags are up to date. :)
To answer the question: do you really think Ferraris, Bugattis, Lamborghinis, Koeniggseggs, McClaren F1s, and a handful of others (200 MPH is a very elite club...) were really meant to be driven on the streets? No... they're designed for the racetrack, and made street-legal after the fact.
2006-07-21 13:59:10 · answer #2 · answered by 2H2O 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well if cars were only made to have their max speed set at the speed limit, then wear and tear would eventually make the cars unefficient and unable to keep up with traffic.
although there are speed limit laws, there are no laws saying how fast you can get to the speed limit. For a lot of people even just the accellerating power is enough to feel powerful.
2006-07-21 07:53:15 · answer #3 · answered by Steven B 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Would you buy a car that would only go a maximum of 70?
You would be down to like 35 on a mountain or hill than.
Stupid question.
2006-07-21 07:52:44 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because this is not the only country that uses that particular model of car. In many countries there is NO speed limit.
2006-07-21 07:51:25 · answer #5 · answered by cyanne2ak 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When you get a driver's license, you sign a form that says you are going to abide by traffic laws. Regardless of how fast or slow your car/truck is, you are to obey traffic laws or suffer penalties.
Driving is a privilege, not a right.
2006-07-21 08:45:30 · answer #6 · answered by place_desjardins 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think that it is a conspiracy between the police departments and the manufacturers. It ensures that the highway patrol cops have something to do
2006-07-21 07:52:31 · answer #7 · answered by me me 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Actually most speed limit signs are illegal
2006-07-21 07:50:48 · answer #8 · answered by jpxc99 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I agree with the second answer given
2006-07-21 08:33:46 · answer #9 · answered by butterfly 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yeah I think it is, might even land you in jail for reckless endangerment.
2006-07-21 07:51:37 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋