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Re: Speed limit repeal approved by Senate



On 26 Jun 1995, Mark Bentley wrote:

> Mueller, Phillip A (pamuelle@hsv23.pcmail.ingr.com) wrote:
> : (Still, I imagine states like Arizona, Nevada, et al will pass
> : higher limits very quickly.)
> 
> As well they should.  I have no problems with 55 or even lower in 
> congested areas, such as where I live (Washington DC suburbs).  In 
> Nevada, where the roads are laser straight, visibility is measured in 
> miles, and traffic is light, why not go for 85 or more?

I do, becuase no one goes on that lower speed.  It makes a law-abiding 
driver a hazard on the road.  I firmly belive that teh speed limit on 
almost all interstates should be at least 70mph becuase that is just over 
the average 85th percentile speed.  The only place the speed should be 
lower is at a VERY dangerous section of the road.  If they need to lower 
the speed limit on a section of the road do to danger  (like 5 
roads comming in to the freeway from both the left and the right) 
it should be made absoltly clear that there is a danger and the cops should 
be out there 24 houres to inforse the speed limit FOR THAT SECTION 
only.  This way americans will respect the speed limit more and when it 
is lowerd they will know their is a good reason for the lower limit.

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