On Wednesday, the provincial government announced its plans to increase the speed limit on rural highways, including portions of the Sea to Sky Highway. About 1,300 kilometres of provincial highway will see an adjustment. Though the speeds on most will only be bumped by 10 kilometres, the change raises significant questions about safety and if increasing the limit is necessary. Will increasing the speed limit also increase the number of speed-related accidents? Is the province setting up a recipe for disaster? Have your say at nsnews.com.
- Anne Watson
Brigitte Austria North Vancouver "I think what we have now is good."
James Robinson North Vancouver "No, I think because of the people you get out on the highways. They're causing a lot of accidents out there."
Margaret Lewis North Vancouver "No, it encourages younger drivers to go faster than they already go."
Jack Casano North Vancouver "Yes because some people will drive crazier if given unlimited speeds."
Nasim Yousefi North Vancouver "No, it's safer when we have comfortable speeds."
