Speed limits are imposed for a reason. They normally help set a medium for drivers to follow to avoid untoward incidents that could affect them or the people they may bump into. In most states, these are imposed. And while you think that traffic officers are not around, remember that we are in the modern age.

This means that there are tracking cameras which record and take note of your vehicle and they can trace you. There are corresponding penalties and violations and while it is tempting to rev it up the wide open roads, try to keep in mind that you are being watched.

The law currently states that the speed limits are set at 30mph in built-up areas, 40mph in less densely populated areas, 60mph on single carriageways and 70mph on dual carriageways and motorways. Some residential areas have a speed limit of just 20mph, especially near schools.

Speeding is something that will bring you nothing but trouble. For one, regardless of what speed you are traveling, you will get to your point of destination. So with that in mind, save yourself the trouble of ticket violations. If you abuse it, you may even find yourself without a license soon!

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May is EcoDriving month hence a call for motorists to try and improve their driving skills such as improving fuel consumption and reducing the carbon footprint use. To mark the first EcoDriving month, the program is partnering with Indy Goes Green, sponsored by the racing team of Nelson Philippe. The program raises awareness about how to be an EcoDriver, and aims to be the first-ever carbon neutral Indy team.

“The key to EcoDriving is that anyone can do it, in any vehicle, and best of all, it’s easy,” said Dave McCurdy, president and CEO of the Alliance of Automobile Manufacturers. “Now, as the summer driving season gets underway, EcoDriving month is the ideal time for each of us to renew our green driving habits.”

During National EcoDriving Month, the Auto Alliance and its 11 global automakers are working to educate consumers about the benefits of EcoDriving through www.EcoDrivingUSA.com. Practicing EcoDriving produces the highest mileage from every single vehicle, regardless of size or age–potentially affecting the United States’ entire fleet of 245 million automobiles. As a result, the possible benefits of the program are significant, and many fuel-saving EcoDriving practices are surprisingly simple, such as:

• The U.S. Department of Transportation estimates that using cruise control for 10,000 of the miles driven in a year could save a driver nearly $200 and more than 60 gallons of fuel.
• Observing the speed limit and not exceeding 60 mph, where legally allowed, can improve mileage by up to 23 percent.
• Traffic lights are often synchronized so that a motorist driving at a specific speed will pass through a series of green lights without stopping. Driving at a steady speed can help drivers avoid red lights, therefore keeping their vehicles moving more efficiently.

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Here is another GPS device that car owners will surely want to check out. Distributed by Garmin International Inc. has announced the nüvi 1490T, a premium automotive GPS device with a large, 5-inch touchscreen and sleek body style that is 25-percent slimmer than most nüvi models.

This large screen, ultra-thin navigator is ideal for those wanting to take advantage of Garmin’s newest navigation features like free, lifetime traffic alerts and lane assist with junction view that gives added confidence when driving roads with complicated intersection and turns.

The nüvi 1490T was announced in conjunction with The Gadget Show in Birmingham, United Kingdom, on April 17-19, 2009.

The nüvi 1490T gives clear guidance on the 5-inch touchscreen that details upcoming turns and specific driving directions, including road sign detail and arrows indicating the proper lane for navigation. With the nüvi 1490T, route planning is straightforward because the device will save 10 routes.

The multiple-point routing feature makes running errands more efficient because the nüvi will calculate the most efficient route between multiple stops. For trips across the country, drivers will benefit from the automatic time zone transition feature that automatically sets the unit to the correct time zone. In addition, a speed limit indicator displays speed limits for most major roads.

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Speed limits are certainly familiar in most parts of the world and while we all know them by mind, a lot has to be said when in comes to actually following them. Road accidents have risen in various states and many of them are caused by going above the speed limit, especially if you see a wide open road ahead of you. But now it looks like a new type of device that aims to enhance the actual speed limits that are set may help curb these accidents and finally remind people that they may be going beyond the speed limit at times they are tempted to see how fast they can go.

Fitting speed-limiting devices in cars could prevent up to 29% of injury accidents on the roads, a report by a Government advisory body said.

The Commission for Integrated Transport (CfIT) said there would be real benefits in the voluntary introduction of intelligent speed adaption (ISA).

This is a driver-assistance system that brings local speed-limit information into the vehicle.

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