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The problem isn't speed, it lack of driving skill and too many obstacles on the side of the road. Are the road death and injury statistics far worse in Germany where there are Autobahns, where there is no speed restrictions? The answer is no, because people drive at a speed that they are comfortable with and suitable to the road and conditions. I routinely drive faster than 160 kmh in a 30+ year old car, I have never died yet. The State and Federal governments collect about $160M/day in tax from fuel alone (approx $0.40/litre, 400Ml/day), how about putting some back into driver education and better roads...
Cheers
Stuart
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