Hey Look, British Columbia is gonna review it's speed limit's

"thebigbossyboss" (thebigbossyboss) 09/12/2013 at 08:05 • Filed to: British Columbia

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Which is great, because if you get caught going more than 40 km/h over the limit, your car gets impounded. Currently the maximum limit in BC is 110 or 68 MPH.

Let's read on:

"B.C.'s new Transportation minister,Todd Stone has just called for a review of highway speeds. The last provincially commissioned study was in 2003; it recommended that speed limits on certain stretches of highways be increased by 10 kilometres - to a maximum of 120 kilometres per hour - on some stretches.

The recommendations were ignored by the province and the maximum speed limit in B.C. remains 110 kilometres per hour. On most highways, it's a lacklustre 90 to 100 kilometres an hour.

"Since the [last] study was done almost 10 years ago, billions of dollars have been invested to build, or upgrade most of the major corridors in British Columbia," mr. Stone told the National Post on Wednesday, via email. "As well, newer vehicles have more safety features. because of these changes, I don't think it's prudent to respond to recommendations based on 10-year-old data. I have asked for a review that will take into account the latest research from around the world, as well as the specific characteristics of B.C. highways, such as the highway geometry, local land use [the driving environment] and the volume and mix of traffic.

"I have no opinion on a maximum speed limit," mr. Stone added. "I look forward to hearing from British Columbians who are, in many cases, local experts on the highways they use."

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That's the article: here is my opinion;

WARNING: INTRA PROVINCIAL RIVALRY AHEAD

In most cases, I actually don't think BC's speed limits are that bad especially compared to other provinces like Ontario, where the limits are just ridiculous.

The 110 limits on the coquihalla highway, and the island highway IMHO are actually ok, because these aren't proper freeways. However, I dont drive in BC much anymore (having moved away 7 years ago) and thus will defer to the locals. One area where I do agree the speed limit should be raised is on the Barnet Highway, especially East Bound after Hastings ends but before Kask Bro's concrete.

60? What da hell for?

There are no entrances or exits off the road. The limit should at least be 80. I'm also sick of the light at Kask bros going red for no damn reason other than to slow the traffic down.

I wish my adopted province, Ontario would do this, they actually have real freeways, and yet the limits are lower for no good reason. Damn it, Ontario.

Which spot in BC do you think they need to fix? Leave a comment below!

Shady Balkan Subject, Drives an Alfa > thebigbossyboss 09/12/2013 at 08:20

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I live in Eastern Europe where the road conditions are not very good and even here we have a 130/140 km/h speed limit on the highways and 90 on non-highway roads, if not stated otherwise by a sign. And the funny part is that 90 km/h is on very twisty and rather narrow roads as a whole. There is even a proposition for an unlimited section in the newest part of one of our highways, because it it totally straight, but most probably will not happen.

Ravey Mayvey Slurpee Surprise > thebigbossyboss 09/12/2013 at 09:13

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I wonder if I'll ever see a 120 limit on the 401 in my lifetime...

jmart > thebigbossyboss 09/12/2013 at 11:06

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woohoo! the 97 through Kelowna could use some help along with the 91 in Delta

lonestranger > thebigbossyboss 09/12/2013 at 11:30

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Hmm. Sorry, I've got nothin' to suggest. And here I am in Todd Stone's riding, he lives just a few clicks away.

thebigbossyboss > jmart 09/12/2013 at 13:07

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I have not been on the 97 in Kelowna in about 10 years or so. New bridge good? Probably a lot better on the west side with proper interchanges and the new bridge.

Whats the 91 signed at? Probably should be 90 or 100 from the 99 to the alex fraser.