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More anti-speed rhetoric
It seems the BBC will not miss any opportunity to perpetuate the speed kills myth.
In this story talking about the 110th anniversary of the first motor vehicle road death, note the following paragraphs:
Originally Posted by Government Propaganda Machine
Bridget Driscoll, 44, became the first person recorded to have died in a motor accident in Britain when her visit to a fete in Crystal Palace ended in tragedy.
She apparently froze with fear at the sight of a Roger-Benz approaching and was knocked down by motorist Arthur Edsell going at 4mph. The 20-year-old driver was a car company worker, and there were reports he had adjusted the engine to increase its maximum speed to 8mph. |
Hear the noise .............. now feel the speed :)
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Wonder if he declared the mods on his insurance? ;)
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Thats a 100% increase in power :notworthy
Bet I could still lose him in the twisties though. |
Err no not power, 100% increase in top speed :)
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She apparently froze with fear at the sight of a Roger approaching and was knocked down by motorist Arthur Edsell going at 4mph. |
Originally Posted by stevencotton
Err no not power, 100% increase in top speed :)
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Oh no, don't let the nimbies read that!
They currently think 30mph is "safe" and according to the little girl on the advert - she won't die and magically come back to life :rolleyes: Roll on 3mph national speed limit ;):D |
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