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Old 05-23-2008, 11:13 AM   #30
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"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?
I call it spin. Absolutely.
Again...define excessive speed?

What's that...you can't? Why not? Perhaps because excessive speed has absolutely nothing to do with high speeds, and you know it.
10 mph in a NWZ = excessive speed.
40 mph in the broads on a windy or stormy day = excessive speed
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