Originally Posted by sailingfun

ATC does not need to limit anything. The PIC should determine limits. The crosswind component in this case was well in excess of the company requirements for a report of poor braking action. The problem with pilots is we tend to be Lemmings. Never base your decision on the aircraft in front of you. Make your own choices within company limits. Outside those limits there is no choice.
I recently watched a E175 take off in heavy rain with a 16 gusting to 20 tailwind component after two aircraft in front of him refused. You don’t want to be following that guy!