Should the US government bring back the 55 mph max speed limit again?

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#1417 of 1418 Re: And without a drop to 55mph [ruking1] by grbeck Dec 16, 2008 (11:17 am)
Replying to: ruking1 (Dec 16, 2008 8:34 am) I don't want them driving 35 mph. That is too slow. Really, 55 mph is too slow. I've come upon a car driving 55 mph when everyone else is driving at least 70 mph. These slower drivers are major roadblocks. Other drivers overtake them very quickly, and have to move abruptly into the passing lane to get around them, or brake suddenly. If you can't drive at least 70 mph on a limited access highway in good weather, then stay home. This is 2008, not 1938. Replies to this message: ruking1 (Dec 16, 2008 11:21 am)
#1418 of 1418 Re: And without a drop to 55mph [grbeck] by ruking1 Dec 16, 2008 (11:21 am)
Replying to: grbeck (Dec 16, 2008 11:17 am) Indeed, that is one reason why I am NOT in favor of 55 mph speed limits !! But like I have said with 65 mph speed limits 35/40 mph is within the LAW !!! I for one do NOT want it lower than that. So here's the gig: want to go slower? Current law allows for 4 blinker light operation and you are good to go !!! (SLOWER than 35 to 45 mph) !! I broke in a new set of Z06 tires on a 80-85 mile per hour defacto speed limit road (65 mph posted). I was passed by what seemed like EVERYBODY; but more significantly, passed by 4 separate highway patrols cars and 3 unmarked County Sheriffs (not to mention 2 various municipality squad cars) out in full predatory mode. They didn't even look over, let alone slow down to look at me. Funny I didnt have any environmentalists' company during that break in.

#1417 of 1418: Re: And without a drop to 55mph [ruking1] by grbeck; Dec 16, 2008 (11:17 am)

Replying to: ruking1 (Dec 16, 2008 8:34 am)

I don't want them driving 35 mph. That is too slow. Really, 55 mph is too slow. I've come upon a car driving 55 mph when everyone else is driving at least 70 mph. These slower drivers are major roadblocks. Other drivers overtake them very quickly, and have to move abruptly into the passing lane to get around them, or brake suddenly.

If you can't drive at least 70 mph on a limited access highway in good weather, then stay home. This is 2008, not 1938.

ruking1 (Dec 16, 2008 11:21 am)

#1418 of 1418: Re: And without a drop to 55mph [grbeck] by ruking1; Dec 16, 2008 (11:21 am)

Replying to: grbeck (Dec 16, 2008 11:17 am)

Indeed, that is one reason why I am NOT in favor of 55 mph speed limits !! But like I have said with 65 mph speed limits 35/40 mph is within the LAW !!! I for one do NOT want it lower than that. So here's the gig: want to go slower? Current law allows for 4 blinker light operation and you are good to go !!! (SLOWER than 35 to 45 mph) !! I broke in a new set of Z06 tires on a 80-85 mile per hour defacto speed limit road (65 mph posted). I was passed by what seemed like EVERYBODY; but more significantly, passed by 4 separate highway patrols cars and 3 unmarked County Sheriffs (not to mention 2 various municipality squad cars) out in full predatory mode. They didn't even look over, let alone slow down to look at me. Funny I didnt have any environmentalists' company during that break in.

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