The changes have been endorsed by transport researchers and street safety advocates as effective measures to help reduce the number of Kiwis killed and injured on the roads.

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[–] sortofblue@lemmy.nz 7 points 1 year ago (3 children)

Considering how windy that road is I really don't get why the locals went so feral about it being lowered. Even the straighter bits of roads have enough of an up-and-down that you can't see oncoming traffic so you can't overtake slower vehicles.

[–] deadbeef79000@lemmy.nz 7 points 1 year ago (1 children)

$100 says the locals still overtake on blind hills.

Also, going fast is manly, by lowering a speed limit you're essentially cutting off their balls.

[–] Ilovethebomb@lemmy.nz -1 points 1 year ago

Imagine seeing someone driving, and the first thing that goes through your mind is "mmm, genitals".

[–] TagMeInSkipIGotThis@lemmy.nz 4 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Ditto the Napier-Taupo. There's a section on the Western side that's 80 well after it needs to, and ditto at the bottom of the Esk Valley - but all of the rest of it just isn't a 100km/h road, despite what the munters in their Hilux's think.

[–] Ilovethebomb@lemmy.nz 1 points 1 year ago

I drove that road just before the new limits came in, my impression was the sections that needed to be 80 already were, and a competent driver could easily travel at 100 on the rest.

It's also worth noting the road was in appalling condition, with a number of spots of flushing, as well as a ridiculous amount of potholes. I managed to wheelspin going up a hill at 80 kmh, the traction was that bad.

[–] Rangelus@lemmy.nz 1 points 1 year ago

Exactly. Plus there are plenty of passing bays. I pulled over regularly to let people pass, no one had to wait very long behind me. I even got 2 toots!