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> If someone is going faster than the speed limit they are breaking the law.

In some (many?) jurisdictions, posted speed limits are not absolute limits but are rather evidence for the judiciary to consider when deciding whether the driver was operating a motor vehicle faster than what was reasonable and proper. (Faster than reasonable and proper being the actual law that has possibly been broken.)

Removing judicial discretion in favor of zero-tolerance laws is a step in the wrong direction I believe.




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