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Change in M1 speed limits?

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  • 31-07-2005 10:38pm
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    is_that_so
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    Going north on the M1 I notice that the speed limit of 80 kph for the new Drinan intersection now extends from the airport. There is a "tiny" 80 kph sign just after the airport exit. Given the occcasional white vans that "park" on that stretch a little more vigilance to speed is recommended, although how they can justify extending the 80 kph speed limit on that stretch of motorway before the "roadworks" is beyond me.


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    Paul (MN)
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    most people ignore those speed limits, so they arrive upo the roadworks at 120kph. During rush hour there is the usual slamming on the brakes, causing wet trousers and tailbacks.

    I would therefore guess they are trying to get people to slow down in advance so there is less chance of coming upon slow traffic.


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    BrianD
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    Are you sure it is not a temporary one perhaps left over for the roadworks?


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    is_that_so
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    BrianD wrote:
    Are you sure it is not a temporary one perhaps left over for the roadworks?

    No it's a new sign but I assume it is temporary. You can also see an 80 kph sign on the sliproad from the airport. The "roadworks" are still ongoing.


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