Should the speed limit be raised at night?

Question

I think the speed limit should be according to time of day. When traffic is thicker like in the day time then the speed limit should be normal. When traffic is thin however like between 2AM and 5AM the speed limit on highways should be 65 MPH and slower for the slow lane, and above 65 MPH for all other lanes. Cars today can handle these speeds safely, if the driver can too then let them.

Answer 1

I don't know what state your in but in California The speed limit is 65 all the time. But in the day time it can be as low as 10 miles a hour.

Answer 2

I agree, also for Australian law, additions to your rule, traffic lights should be turned off and turned into giveway signs, (you look kinda foolish waiting at a red light at 3am and not a d**n car to be seen!) 60kmh should be 8okmh and 80kmh should be 100kmh and 100 should be 120kmh, 2am and 5am is ideal times for this rule to be implimented.

Answer 3

Definitively no. It is more dificult to drive at night even if with artificial light.

In general terms the speed limits are ok the way they are because most of the time  most pepople won't obey them. So for example if the limit is 55mph and everyone is going 70, just imagine what would happen if the limit were 70.

As per stop lights in the middle of the night, that's a different story, I mean if nobody is coming and (most important) nobody is watching, then, what the heck?

Answer 4

Higher speed means worse injuries in case of an accident.  Sure, you'll save a few minutes, but is it really worth it?

On the contrary, I have seen a few places where the speed limit is LOWER at night (55 instead of 65).  This is because you have less control of your vehicle in the dark.

Answer 5

they have a car pool lane, right

why not have a freakin haul donkey lane

you get your car certified and pay a fee

and you can drive as fast as you can go

till the wheels fall off!

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Answer 6

Cars can handle the speed, but drivers cannot. In many cases, vision is limited as road lighting is limited or non-existant. You do not want to overdrive your headlights.

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