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Re:No traffic deaths in Helsinki for a year by Mawr on Sunday August 03, 2025 @08:16AM (#44776023)
> But if "slower is safer" is the only argument for 20mph then the logical conclusion is 0mph.

Hilariously wrong. Kinetic energy is equal to mass times velocity squared divided by half. That squaring of velocity kills your argument.

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Re:No traffic deaths in Helsinki for a year by lukan on Sunday August 03, 2025 @09:58AM (#44776633)
Can you explain what you mean?

The argument is, going 0 mph, meaning not driving at all is safer than even slow driving. Meaning the argument is, there has to be a compromise, all driving is dangerous.

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