On 3 Nov, 11:02, Phil Bradshaw  wrote:
> Doug wrote:
> > So, by preventing or deterring me from using a
> > public road, ostensibly for my own safety,
>
> If you mean Special Roads then exclusion of pedestrians etc. *IS* on safety
> grounds.
>
Nope. Their purpose is primarily speed of transport.
>
> > they have at the same time
> > improved the rights of those who seriously threaten my safety, namely
> > their right to drive as fast as possible.
>
> The right is that of being able to pass and re-pass along a highway and
> pedestrians etc. have available more than enough (and often more convenient)
> highways between places served by Special Roads.
>
Again nope. In many cases pedestrians are severely restricted by
barriers, multiple traffic lights and other obstacles. Also there are
no pavements on many narrow, winding country roads which have a 60mph
speed limit and are highly dangerous. Hitlerian style motorways are
much straighter and more direct than their pedestrian alternatives.

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