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Originally Posted by Islander
"The leading causes of boating accidents are all operator-controlled, such as inexperience, inattention and excessive speed, the association said. The leading types of accidents include collisions with other vessels and collisions with fixed objects such as docks or channel markers. – CINDY KIBBE/NEW HAMPSHIRE BUSINESS REVIEW"
Gee, I think most people can see that a speed limit just might cut down on "excessive speed".
I think it is clear that one of the major reasons to enact a speed limit is to reduce the number of accidents involving excessive speed. You call that spin?
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Yes, IMHO, your post is spin. Your logic presents one of the issues that the sponsors of the law just don't seem to understand. Excessive speed has to be looked at in the context of conditions. What is reasonable and prudent for the traffic, weather, and location. Speed limits don't take any of that into account. They don't define the speed limit for foggy or crowded days. They only pick a number out a hat and call it safe - when its not always! This is why the speed limit law is so flawed. Instead of restricting safe boaters, the community should be focused on the accidents that DO happen and see what can be done to fix them. Slowing boats to below 45 when it is reasonable and proper to go faster dilutes respect for the law, which could actually cause more accidents than it prevents.
Do you agree that your post was spin? If not, why not?