If the national speed limit is 70mph, then why dont car manufacturers make them so they carnt go above that?

Answer 1

British drivers drive elsewhere too - In Ireland the top limit is 75mph, on the continent it can be as high as 80mph and on some German roads there's no limit.

Answer 2

You get this question by souls around the world unhappy with their respective lots, so basically-

A car with a design speed specification of a mere 70mph will simply not be as safe or 'good' as a car with a design speed specification of say 150mp/h. Despite increasing world harmonisation of vehicle design rules - done via the UNECE process.

I know which I'd prefer to own, and will and do etc.

Road safety is simply much more involved than quacking on about numerals on a speed-limit sign or as regulated in 'default' speed-limit discussion.

Answer 3

My car has such a function, which I use for 30, 40, 50 etc limits. Once set it will not enable you to exceed set speed. I also have speed control but I can over ride this on the accelerator. Yes it is possible to set a standard such as 70 but as an experienced driver you will obviously know that at times you have to exceed limit to clear nasty situations which need not be of your own making. I would go along with 90/100 but 70 is to low on our motorways, and most of the 30 limits are ridiculous. regards navi

Answer 4

For many people, high performance means rapid acceleration, as much as raw speed. When a car is engineered to reach, even, legal speeds as quickly as possible, it is hard for a car NOT to have a potential for a top speed in excess of 100 mph.

Manufacturers CAN add equipment that, after reaching a max speed of, say, 75 mph, will prevent the car from going any faster but, that will limit the car's ability to go into a passing gear on hills, or accellerate out of trouble, or, even tow a reasonable trailer in a lower gear.

Besides, the additional equipment will add to the cost of the vehicle, and automakers have been reluctant to add safety features unless forced by government regulations.

Answer 5

ok, here is a senario....

you are on a two lane road(one lane each direction) the speed limit is 65mph, there is a semi going 55. when you pass, tell me how much time you want to spend NOT going over 70mph on the wrong side??? this is a time when you dont worry about speed limit, you are worried about geting back on the right side of the road

Answer 6

Because the speed limit is 70mph in england, but car manufactures dont make cars soley for the Uk. In germany their is no speed limit.........they'd be pretty p1ssed if all cars were restricted because of us! Don't wanna go to war with them again!

Answer 7

Because nobody would buy them. Ya see, if carmakers advert 150MPH, people will buy it thinking it's fast, but if they say "We've pre-governed it to 70MPH for your safety" They won't sell a single car. Besides, people want speed, they'll defeat whatever governer is in place.

Also, what about slowhio's speed limits of 55?

Answer 8

Buses and coaches are restricted to 100kph maximum speed in the EU by the compulsory fitting of a speed limiter. This is possible because all the EU countries have agreed that this is the maximum speed for these vehicles. There is no agreement in the EU for maximum speed for cars so it is not possible to pass legislation for the fitting of speed limiters to cars.

Answer 9

Because nobody would buy a new one because people like going fast. If my cars speed was set at 70, I would die. I usually drive everyday on the highway at around 90mph. Also, European and Asian manufactures use the same engine in America and their country.

Answer 10

I would like the opportunity to be able to speed up in order to get myself out of any difficulties - therefore not only protecting myself (and car) but protecting others too.....

.....and its good to safely overtake when there is something huge in front...like a juggernaut....you may just need the speed so to avoid any head on crashes on the other lane