[OSM-newbies] R: Speed Limits

[James Ewen]

On Mon, Dec 8, 2008 at 7:04 AM, Thomas Meller <thomas.meller at gmx.net> wrote:

> IMHO setting a speedlimit does not do a good job for every case.
> Does it count for bicycle riders?
> Does it count for motorbike riders?
> Does it count for pedestrians?

A speed limit is a maximum allowed velocity for a particular roadway.
It is enforceable in Canada on all motor vehicles, including
motorbikes, and bicycles. If a pedestrian could exceed the speed
limit, they also could possibly be cited.

If a particular mode of transportation can not meet or exceed the
posted limit, it would be up to the user to factor that into their
estimated time enroute.

If a mode of transport can only reach a maximum speed of 80 km/h, any
speed limits below 80 km/h would still be of concern to the
calculations of time enroute for that vehicle.

James
VE6SRV