To the editor:
I am writing in response to the editorial, headlined Keep to the right, on page A8 of the May 14 edition of the 100 Mile House Free Press.
In my opinion, keeping to the right and slow drivers should not be lumped together.
What about the drivers who want to travel at the maximum speed or five to 10 kilometres per hour below?
Are we considered a menace or law-abiding citizens?
Just because cars can go faster now does not mean they are safer.
Why should I be criticized if I want to travel five or 10 kilometres below the signed speed?
Remember, those signs say maximum speed.
Since the maximum speed has been raised, just lately, most drivers continue that speed when they come to a decreased speed limit.
Don’t blame us for drivers who have no respect for road signs or for aggressive or frustrated drivers.
Tell them to calm down and slow down.
I believe some provinces in the East have a better road system. Their roads have the passing lane merge with the right lane; therefore, making the passing lane drivers responsible for the merge.
Let’s make the speeders responsible.
John Tutte
100 Mile House