[Suicide Junkie]

Originally posted by Gandalf Parker:
Contrary to what you were taught, those speed limit signs do NOT represent the maximum speed you may drive with lesser speeds being allowed. In fact, quite the oppossite. In reality, they represent the slowest speed you may drive without people getting mad at you.

Very true. As well:

59: "50% more is fine."
The 50% rule applies to any speed limits on yellow/orange signs during nice weather in a small car.

60: Applying the 50% rule to white limit signs is generally frowned upon by authorities, although is sometimes seen near Toronto.