what do you think should all cars and trucks have governors?

Question

should all cars and trucks in north america be governed to 105 kph 65 mph. should speed fines be trippled.
YES save gas lower insurance less wear and tear less deadly accidents. tripple speed fines would make you think that 55 60 mph is fast enough even if it takes 15 minutes longer to get where you are going. WHAT DO YOU THINK

Answer 1

Most automobiles are governed. However not at 65 mph.
My guess is reduced speeds extend automobile life. Not good for the car companies.Secondly, I think there are some remote areas (Montana comes to mind) where speed limits in excess of 70 mph are allowed during daytime hours if they are within reason. The problem here is you make far too much sense. You're right, fuel consumption, fatalities etc. would reduce significantly utilizing your plan.
But time is money to most Americans. God forbid you got to McDonald's 5 minutes late. Here's a thought for the rest of you heading to work while eating breakfast, combing your hair, spraying your hair, putting on make-up, talking on your cell and smoking a cigarette, all while doing 97 mph on the freeway. TIME AND MONEY STOP WHEN YOU'RE DEAD.

Answer 2

No I definitely do not think we should limit the acceleration or top speed. Don't think Taxes are enough? Autobahn in Germany is highly regulated no speed limit in many places. Modern cars are limited by the heat the tires can stand. So manufactures set the average pick up truck to 95 miles an hour and My Pontiac GTO to 155 miles an hour. I have never opened it up that fast only 7,000 miles. Imposing 55 miles an hour did not work in the 70's what makes you think today's better safer cars would want to slow down or pay fines that high for driving the speed where the engine is most efficient My car gets the best mileage at just under 70 miles an hour. 25 miles a gallon.

Answer 3

No way, Jose!

I had to rush my son to hospital a number of years ago due to a drugs overdose. Emergency Services were tied up with a major accident and would not be available for over an hour. I hit 125 MPH on the way to the hospital, 25 miles away. The attending physician stated that if we had been 5 minutes later, he would not have survived.

I do NOT need the government interfering in my decisions. If I break the law, then it's up to me to take the punishment and I do so without complaint.

Nor is there any need for the government to legislate fuel economy standards. Market forces will take care of that without any interference from our esteemed legislators. Just look at what has happend to the value of large SUVs on the dealer's lots since fuel prices started to climb into the stratosphere. Market forces, Baby! No government intervention needed at all!

If the government is going to do anything, they should steepen the penalties for drunken driving. First conviction should attract a 5 year ban from driving along with a lifetime alcohol lockout on the driver's vehicles. A second conviction should attract a lifetime ban on driving. Speed, in and of itself, does NOT cause a significant portion of accidents. Drunks do, so let's get THEM off the roads.

Answer 4

Definately not. I firmly believe that speed limits are, for the most part, too low as it is. Vehicles today are capable of operating far in excess of 65 mph safely, provided that the driver keeps his or her head out of his or her **** and keeps their attention ON THE ROAD, and uses a little sense ( I won't say common, cuz it's not common anymore) when they drive. As far as saving gas, driving slower is not necessarily the key to that. I would save gas if I didn't have to slow down for the pokey driver in the fast lane every few miles, then speed back up after they finally get the clue that they are in the wrong lane. Keeping the vehicle at a constant, reasonable speed is the key to good mileage.

Answer 5

Definately not, you're talking KPH, I din't know where you're from but I live in America where there is a great amount of road and ervery so often have to make 1200 mile trips, 65mph doesnt sound any good compared to 75-90. Umm. Also driving enthusiasts would have nothing more to live for, there is no art of driving that slow. Insurance may go down, yes but, there will always be those awful drivers that crash in parking lots.

Answer 6

I'm a truck driver and the truck I drive has a govenor on it and won't go any faster than 65, and I agree with you. But some states have a speed limit of 75, and I would say govern them to drive no faster than 75. I think it would save on alot of accidents, as long as the people are not driving stupid.

I know alot of trucking companies here in the US who have company trucks, have their trucks governed to go no faster than about 65-70.

Answer 7

I am a truck driver, I own my own. I think that having all vehicles governed would be very stupid. It would cause traffic congestion. However I do think that speeding fines should be raised and more strictly enforced. In response to someone elses answer about todays vehicles being capable of much highers speeds, that is true, but for the most part the drivers aren't!!!!!!!!!!!!! Most accidents are not caused by unsafe vehicles but unsafe drivers.

Answer 8

Absolutely not, negative, no way Jose', chose your language -nooooooooooooooo!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! It's not the speed that kills, it the irresponsible driver behind the wheel.

Answer 9

Hell no, I say put the pedal to the metal, and rock and roll.

Answer 10

no