The origins of ‘horn ok please,’ India’s most ubiquitous phrase (2016)

Re:The origins of ‘horn ok please,’ India’s most ubiquitous ... by Dayshine on Monday November 29, 2021 @03:02PM (#29384500)

I'm not sure I understand your point, unless you're arguing that national speed limits are deliberately low so that police can fine people driving at the "correct" speed? Or that police lie about your speed and fine you anyway?

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Re:The origins of ‘horn ok please,’ India’s most ubiquitous ... by Firehawke on Monday November 29, 2021 @03:39PM (#29384959)

The former is definitely true. There are towns out there in the United States that are on an interstate and play games with their speed limits. You'll see a speed limit of 60-70 up until you hit city limits then it suddenly drops to 30-40, with enforcement lined up at the city limits waiting to nab people.

They're making good money off of these fines.

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Re:The origins of ‘horn ok please,’ India’s most ubiquitous ... by Dma54rhs on Monday November 29, 2021 @05:15PM (#29385979)

But why wouldn't you want lower speed inside the city?

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Re:The origins of ‘horn ok please,’ India’s most ubiquitous ... by Firehawke on Wednesday December 01, 2021 @12:14AM (#29400931)

You normally would, but this is just predation on through traffic. It's not like you're going through the middle of main street, these may be off to the side of town with several exits but close enough for the city to dictate speed limits.

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