As long as cars are built to exceed legal maximum speed limits, speeding will be a major factor in severe injury-producing crashes. There’s no sound reason for cars to be capable of traveling at speeds in excess of 85 mph tops. Regulators could mandate built-in speed limiters for cars, but they won’t, because the auto industry is adamantly opposed to them. Profits continue to trump public health needs.
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As long as cars are built to exceed legal maximum speed limits, speeding will be a major factor in severe injury-producing crashes. There’s no sound reason for cars to be capable of traveling at speeds in excess of 85 mph tops. Regulators could mandate built-in speed limiters for cars, but they won’t, because the auto industry is adamantly opposed to them. Profits continue to trump public health needs.