Rumbo,
You are absolutely correct when you state that there is no requirement to take the accelerate stop distance into account when operating as a private person.
However they do demonstrate something (IMHO of course)
Legal does not always equate to best practice. Or does it?
FF
'fraid I have to side with Sycamore on this one, you are obviously quite happy to operate with what some would consider to be tight margins.
Nothing wrong with that as long as you only expose yourself to the resulting risks.
As always, MHO of course.
FD