Our speed limits are artificially low. Everyone knows that. When I took young drivers many years ago they told us all that and they taught us to drive above the limit because you are a hazard in Ontario if you are going exactly the limit.
As for that hwy 10 remark, I take that on occasion. My favorite vehicle to get behind is a cop. Was behind one the other week that never got below 120 all the way from Brampton to Orangeville with no lights. Tailgating like crazy, too. Got away from me at one point because I didn't feel comfortable matching his 160 in an 80. There was also a few spots where it dropped to 60 and he blew right through that at 120. If it's so dangerous why do I see cops doing those kinds of speeds up there half the time I use that road?
I do find it surprising that traffic on that road often exceeds 110 although I get the same on Allen Road through Toronto. There's something about a 4 (or more) lane, perfectly straight, road that gets people speeding. Probably because there's no real safety issue that would make you go slower.
As for that hwy 10 remark, I take that on occasion. My favorite vehicle to get behind is a cop. Was behind one the other week that never got below 120 all the way from Brampton to Orangeville with no lights. Tailgating like crazy, too. Got away from me at one point because I didn't feel comfortable matching his 160 in an 80. There was also a few spots where it dropped to 60 and he blew right through that at 120. If it's so dangerous why do I see cops doing those kinds of speeds up there half the time I use that road?
I do find it surprising that traffic on that road often exceeds 110 although I get the same on Allen Road through Toronto. There's something about a 4 (or more) lane, perfectly straight, road that gets people speeding. Probably because there's no real safety issue that would make you go slower.