Careless Idiots on Alberta Roads and their Operator's Licences

I got stuck on the road for more than half an hour one day last week and the people who commute in and around Calgary know what I'm talking about. This could happen any day! That's because there's lots of dickheads driving around. There's no doubt that people's driving habits are much better than many other countries here in Canada but there's something that you can't stop Canadians from doing: Speeding! Speed Limit is 110 Km/h (68 m/h) in primary highways in the province and I think people here or in B. C. wanted to increase that to 120 Km/h and I don't believe they succeeded here but I don't know about B. C. I haven't been there for a long time. 

I think it somehow makes sense why people are frustrated with the speed limit! Most of the modern vehicles, even mine, which is considered very old, have the capability of speeding up to, perhaps, 180 Km/h, safely and then your maximum allowable speed is 110 km/h! The question is shall the automakers be mandated to limit their vehicles' speed!? If not, why would you put the limit of 110 Km/h sign on the roads, if any speed higher than that is considered unsafe, then the vehicles shall not be able to make it! That's how I look at it!

The other problem is enforcement. There is not enough enforcement on the roads. The other day I was driving down Deerfoot Tr. and a BMW missed me with a foot and sped down while maneuvering between the other vehicles in the morning rush hour! It was very dangerous and had he hit me, there would have been multiple vehicle incidents with a number of vehicles involved and injuries for sure. Not to mention the southbound would have come to a complete halt for at least who knows how long! 

What is the solution to this issue? In my opinion it is simple to fix: Implement Operator's Licence renewal program and execute that every three years! Let's see how many of these dickhead, idiots could pass both their road test and written test and get their licence! 

what percentage of the assholes who had never seen a vehicle in their lives, unless on an old TV set, or passing by(!) in their country of origin, could pass the tests and get their licence if an honest examiner tests them?! I bet the Government of Alberta is aware of the fact that majority of the African, Filipino, Indian and others would not pass the test and would not be able to get their licence, if a restrict examination system was in place but that is exactly the Government and its lobbyist do not want! They want more people with licences so they can sell their registration, vehicles, insurance, you name it. I suggested that to a Canadian fella colleague of mine and this is what he said after I suggested talking to my member of the Legislative Assembly. He said no member of the assembly, most likely, would do that, because they all look for popularity and re-election! He is right. Imagine the number of the idiots who would disappear from the roads, including many senior citizens who still drive! who would want that?! I will see what I can do, regardless and will most likely have another post. 

(Photo: A beautiful but rare scene. An officer of CPS has stopped a driver for violating traffic law. We need more ways of enforcement on Alberta roads, officers, radars others and I will advocate for renewal program. I will start that soon)