@jahmekyagyal@Teetimus Some murder cases have witnesses and evidence that paints a picture of what likely happened, and that goes against what the accused says.
@Gazimlink Mechanical error can cause the driver to lose control of the vehicle. Human error can cause the driver to lose control of the vehicle. Excercising poor judgement by violating the speed limit qualifies as human error.
@KellyKatharin People don't realize that risk avoidance is a critical driving skill and is more important than being able to navigate a vehicle at high speed.
@Gazimlink@jaevionn Someone else could have an accident and damage a section of the road you thought you knew so well since the last time you drove on it. These factors beyond your control make your percieved skill and vehicle condition a lot less significant than you want to believe they are.
@Gazimlink@jaevionn There are more factors contributing to road accident risk than your vehicle's condition and your skill as a driver. You have no control over road conditions, other road users behaviour, the weather, random situations. Your car can have issues you didn't detect. You could fall ill
@Gazimlink The point is that speed limits exist. They are defined. They are stated on the roads. They are there for a reason - to protect the public. Breaking them puts the public at risk, hence doing so is reckless and an offence under the law. One cannot go around it. It is irrefutable.
@Gazimlink@jaevionn The faster you drive, the less time you and those around you have to react to avoid accidents if problems occur. Speed limits set the point beyond wich the risk of accidents rises to unacceptable levels according to the law. Raising risk to unacceptable levels is reckless.
@Gazimlink@jaevionn Did you drive within the speed limit for the duration of the journey? Based on the time taken for the trip, the average speed is around 150+ km/h. Highest speed limit along that route is 80 km/h .
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@Gazimlink The speed limits are defined in the Road Traffic Regulations. Going above them is an offence. The cited section of the Road Traffic Act speaks of driving at a speed which is dangerous to the public. Exceeding the speed limit is deemed dangerous to the public. It is reckless.