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The problem is, a Fiat 500 (the new one of course) can run as fast as 120 km/h. At that speed you can kill yourself and some bystanders quite easily, especially if drunk. My scooter hits 85 km/h: same thing as above - run someone over at that speed and he's dead. Or seriously injured. And it has only 3.621 hp.
IMO A horsepower limitation policy wouldn't work: either you outlaw anything faster than a bike or it's useless.
Also low-horsepower cars tend to be small and less secure than big ones: a Mercedes SLK at 140 km/h is more secure than a Fiat Punto at 120. Better brakes, better handling, better everything. A limitation policy might favor small cars instead of bigger ones, to the detriment of those who drive safely who would be compelled to use the smaller, less secure vehicles.
IMO there is only one way you can solve the problem: zero tolerance policy, and more frequent controls.
[ 09-11-2003, 03:26 PM: Message edited by: B_part ]
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