Kansas recently raised the speed limit on more than 1,000 miles of divided four-lane highways to 75 mph; the new limit takes effect July 1. Louisiana reset portions of a rural interstate to 75 mph in April, after observing that 85 percent of drivers were going at or below that speed. The same month, Ohio upped the speed on its turnpike to 70 mph.
Late last year, Virginia raised the speed limit on its rural interstates to 70 mph. And the Texas House of Representatives recently passed legislation to boost limits to 85 mph on highways in west Texas.
If the Texas Senate goes along, these will be the first U.S. highways to break the 80 mph barrier (Texas and Utah have each tried 80 mph limits)
They all are, but from a safety perspective about fvcking time. The average car now is so much more competent at highway speeds than the slushy boats made decades ago it's absurd to keep forcing us to drive at ridiculously low speeds.Pretty neat, but my car is horribly inefficient above 75mph.
40 is better on gas, let's do that.I wish the federal 55mph speed limit would come back.
40 is better on gas, let's do that.
Sure. Roads would be safer, cars would be even more efficient since much smaller engines could be used.
Nope. The only thing unsafe are flocks of dozens of cars bunched up and unable to move because half a dozen oblivious drivers spread out doing 40 in a 55 and hell bent on claiming the road as their own.
Try as I might to stay in my lane and maintain a steady speed and avoid excessive lane changes, there are assholes in every lane with 15 cars behind and a mile of empty road ahead. These are also the people oblivious to their rear view mirror who slam their brakes at the last possible second and come to a complete stop to make their turn in a 45+ area, or occupy two lanes for half an hour as they ride their brake and drift into the left turn lane going 15 mph.
These are the people that cause accidents, not the 15 people maintaining a constant 65+ and staying our of each others way. Tailgating and pile ups are caused by slow traffic, not fast traffic.
Nope. The only thing unsafe are flocks of dozens of cars bunched up and unable to move because half a dozen oblivious drivers spread out doing 40 in a 55 and hell bent on claiming the road as their own.
Try as I might to stay in my lane and maintain a steady speed and avoid excessive lane changes, there are assholes in every lane with 15 cars behind and a mile of empty road ahead. These are also the people oblivious to their rear view mirror who slam their brakes at the last possible second and come to a complete stop to make their turn in a 45+ area, or occupy two lanes for half an hour as they ride their brake and drift into the left turn lane going 15 mph for three blocks.
These are the people that cause accidents, not the 15 people maintaining a constant 65+ who are alert and staying out of each others way. Tailgating and pile ups are caused by slow traffic, not fast traffic.
I would prefer everyone driving at a speed limit of 55.
Thats fine, that's what the right lane is for. Just be wary of the 85 mph speed limit in the left lane before you plop over going 45 in your Prius and start a pissing contest with a 8,000 lb truck going the speed limit.
It's true - if 15 people are speeding, and one is obeying the law, and something bad happens, well, you can't blame one accident on 15 people!Nope. The only thing unsafe are flocks of dozens of cars bunched up and unable to move because half a dozen oblivious drivers spread out doing 40 in a 55 and hell bent on claiming the road as their own.
Try as I might to stay in my lane and maintain a steady speed and avoid excessive lane changes, there are assholes in every lane with 15 cars behind and a mile of empty road ahead. These are also the people oblivious to their rear view mirror who slam their brakes at the last possible second and come to a complete stop to make their turn in a 45+ area, or occupy two lanes for half an hour as they ride their brake and drift into the left turn lane going 15 mph for three blocks.
These are the people that cause accidents, not the 15 people maintaining a constant 65+ who are alert and staying out of each others way. Tailgating and pile ups are caused by slow traffic, not fast traffic.
I would prefer everyone driving at a speed limit of 55.
40 is better on gas, let's do that.
God damn Nazi.I would prefer everyone driving at a speed limit of 55.
I would prefer everyone driving at a speed limit of 55.
I'm glad that 99% of drivers do speed to some degree. Most of us realize we aren't going to live to 300 years old and don't want to waste time. Sounds like you're better suited to public transport or taxis.I mean that I wish the speed limit were 55mph, period. And everyone observed it.
I would be happy if people just learned to observe the current speed limits.
It's just retarded. Even an entry level modern car can handle speeds much higher with complete poise. As long as other drivers are not idiotic and/or surfing the net while driving it's plenty safe. When you lower speed limits you also encourage more crowding on roads, which is the last thing we need.You really don't drive much, do you? I drive from NH to FL (or FL to NH) 2-3 times a year. A 55mph limit would be brutal.
you cant break the speed limit you should be arrested for 1mph over
you can't break the speed limit its against the law and you should be arrested for 1mph over