In doing this could we then get rid of the speed camras or us them in conjunction with the code system as then it would be cleart what speed to be doing
2007-06-08 00:05:56 · 14 answers · asked by mikail brown 5 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Safety
Good idea in principle, but what about the colour-blind?
2007-06-08 00:13:57 · answer #1 · answered by champer 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Not necessary. Read the spped limit signs as you drive on the roads. All areas with Street Lighting in a built up area is 30mph if there are no other signs - at the start of the limit there will be a 30mph sign on both sides of the road. 20mph signs are found in some areas and can also have speed humps, traffic prioity signs etc., in that area. All other areas will have a speed limit sign on both sides of the road as you approach followed regularly with smaller repeater signs to remind you of the limit on either side of the road - keep scanning the road for hazards and information as you drive.
2007-06-10 05:12:09 · answer #2 · answered by lizziebeth 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think it would be a great idea-providing as someone previously pointed out, they use colours that those with colour blindness can see. I agree that lamp posts are distanced just so to alert drivers-but lets face it, you have that much to look for as it is, without having to look at the sides of the road!Im learning at the moment, and its amazing how many road signs are obscured by trees-or even 'worn' out and faded!Yes I agree with another person who said, if in doubt do thirty, but when ive been in that position whilst driving, my instructor has told me off for not being at forty,(for eg) if the road is a forty limit!
2007-06-08 10:03:32 · answer #3 · answered by Pinky 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No. There are already speed limit signs in place and people choose to ignore them. I don't think colour coding lamp posts would help as the signs are not inadequate in themselves, rather it is drivers' choice whether to abide by them or not.
Besides, they would be a complete eyesore.
2007-06-08 00:24:40 · answer #4 · answered by Sparkysair 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's a great idea, but it's not going to stop people speeding if they don't want to. Law abiding (and non-speeding) drivers would have a better idea of the speed limit if they were in an unfamiliar area.
2007-06-08 00:21:26 · answer #5 · answered by Roxy 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A warning effect could be created by painting the columns at eye-level in alternating colours, example, yellow on one, black on the next, yellow, black etc. or with psychologically recognised patterns that effect attention. It should work just like the effects people get when they see a wasp or hornet, except when they go too fast the reflective paint on the columns could amplify the effect on peripheral vision.
Or you could just lose some weight in your right foot.
2007-06-08 00:20:14 · answer #6 · answered by Raging Tranny 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Lamp posts in 40mph zones are spaced farther apart than those in 30mph zones.
Speed cameras are usually put at places that have bad accident records and are put in to slow vehicles down at that point on the road.
2007-06-08 00:21:15 · answer #7 · answered by Kilted One 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Being able to read simple numbers is a benefit.
Knowing the speed limits in unposted areas is a REQUIREMENT.
It's not the system that is broken.
2007-06-09 09:56:35 · answer #8 · answered by Firecracker . 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In the UK, the presence of lamposts means 30mph speed limit, unless otherwise stated.
Even lamposts on motorways bear "National Speed Limit Applies" repeaters (small speed limit signs) on them, if they didn't, they would mean that the speed limit was 30mph.
2007-06-10 04:33:14 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Lamp posts are coded already by the distance between them.
2007-06-08 00:10:17 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
good idea also instead of all the unsightly yellow parking lines why not put 1 or 2 bands on lamp posts
2007-06-08 00:23:23 · answer #11 · answered by peter j 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋