I share J. Dyck's (Gazette, Feb. 3) frustration with drivers who drive under the limit when conditions are ideal.
However, the posted speed is a maximum, not a minimum. It is set for conditions of good visibility and road surface. There is a general expectation that drivers will exercise caution, and drive more slowly, when visibility is less than ideal (think driving rain, fog, blowing snow) and/or when the road surface is dicey (think snow, ice, rain.)
As well, the slower driver may be looking for an address or a cross-street, to make a turn. Why not give them the benefit of the doubt and give them a break?
St. Albert Trail has three lanes in each direction and Dawson has two. If someone is driving more slowly on those roads, then make use of another lane to drive the posted speed. If everyone on those roads is driving more slowly than the posted speed, maybe there is a good reason why.
