“However, if some motorist wants to suffer damage to his vehicle from loose gravel by driving too fast, that is his business.”
I see. So you don’t mind paying several HUNDRED DOLLARS to have your windshield replaced, because some irresponsible driver who was violating posted speed limits got his tires off on the shoulder and sent gravel flying across the highway?
Or maybe he loses control and swerves head on into your lane, killing you and your family.
I guess that’s OK?
It appears that it was a clear day. If a motorist had lost control of his car, it would have been due to factors other than the gravel on the surface, such as driving under the influence or mechanical failure. As for damage to other cars, that would be most likely sustained by a vehicle behind the car in question. A wise driver would stay a clear distance behind under the circumstances, irrespective of the lead car’s speed. Again, it is not the business of government to protect people from the results of their own foolishness or misjudgments.