I can only hike at about 5km/h

"Education and healthcare on fire? Shall I interest you in raising speed limits?" -UCP

Regardless of whether it's a good idea or not, it's another distraction. Smith is throwing as many minor, irritating issues up (license plates, anyone?) to keep people from focusing on her government's criminal activities.

Also, in classic UCP fashion, she says the government will carry out a survey to gauge public sentiment and the implement a trial, regardless of the survey outcome.