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Playing Devil's Advocate for a conservative speed limit for a moment, tell me what you guys think of this argument: If we did have a more liberal speed limit in most areas, say 70 or 75 in a 55 zone, or even an autobahn-like no speed limit, there would naturally be some people who didn't feel comfortable travelling at those high speeds. They would still drive 55-60 mph. You'd have some people who were more than comfortable driving at those speeds all day long and think nothing of it.
Taking what Jeff said before about it not being the speed that causes accidents but the difference in speeds between cars, wouldn't a higher speed limit cause potentially more crashes, as faster vehicles come up on slower ones? And because the speeds are greater, the resulting injuries would be more severe. You'd have to have strict enforcement of not only the new, higher, speed limit; but also of the "keep right except to pass" laws. I'm not so sure that would work as well here as it does in Europe. Don't get me wrong, I'd love to see it happen, I just don't think it's feasible.Dave M
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Originally posted by Craig 94 TA GTWell, there's a story for everything - only this was a doctor, not a husband. My uncle's a doctor who works in a hospital. One of the other on-call doctors was speeding to the hospital to help deliver a baby. The officer pulled him over, then ended up escorting him to the hospital. He then waited for him to finish, no BS, then wrote him up. He lives near Columbus OH.Former Ride: 2002 Pontiac Trans Am WS6 - 345 rwhp, 360 rwtq... stock internally.
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Originally posted by Dave MTechnically, at least if they had been in PA, they were still breaking the law by being in the left lanes and not passing.Former Ride: 2002 Pontiac Trans Am WS6 - 345 rwhp, 360 rwtq... stock internally.
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Originally posted by Craig 94 TA GTYou're right. My uncle has lots of stories about OH highway patrol...although he isn't necessarily the most obedient to the speed limit.
Also, last time I was there, my dad and I were driving at 2 am on a deserted road. We had just been rerouted on 3 different flights, and 1 luggage was lost. We picked up the rental. The limit was 55 and we were going about 65. Sure enough, one of them was hiding as a speed trap and wrote us up for 66. Wasn't too thrilled about that.Former Ride: 2002 Pontiac Trans Am WS6 - 345 rwhp, 360 rwtq... stock internally.
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What is the common highway speed limit up North? Rural and City?
Every single highway here in Texas has a speed limit of 70, or 75 in some cases. There is talk of raising that in the near future.
55 MPH is ludacris and outdated.Today's cars handle so much better, and are so much safer than older cars. If people can't handle driving at highway speeds over 55 MPH, then they shouldn't be driving in the first place. There is no excuse for not being able to safely handle and sustain a consistent 70-80 MPH on highways and interstates. No excuse.
Going back and forth on the major highways here in TX, most drivers sustain a fairly consistent 80 MPH on a daily basis without any problems. Sure there are wrecks, but nothing excessively abnormal.
I agree with Jeff that it is the speed differential that creates potential problems on the road. This is why more people should be fined for driving to damn slow!
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Originally posted by fastTAWhat is the common highway speed limit up North? Rural and City?
Every single highway here in Texas has a speed limit of 70, or 75 in some cases. There is talk of raising that in the near future.
55 MPH is ludacris and outdated.Today's cars handle so much better, and are so much safer than older cars. If people can't handle driving at highway speeds over 55 MPH, then they shouldn't be driving in the first place. There is no excuse for not being able to safely handle and sustain a consistent 70-80 MPH on highways and interstates. No excuse.
Going back and forth on the major highways here in TX, most drivers sustain a fairly consistent 80 MPH on a daily basis without any problems. Sure there are wrecks, but nothing excessively abnormal.
I agree with Jeff that it is the speed differential that creates potential problems on the road. This is why more people should be fined for driving to damn slow!
Speed limit is 70 mph in rural areas. Drops to 65 through the suburbs and through some of the less congested areas downtown. It only hits 55 in the very congested downtown areas.
Typically you need to be moving 10-15+ over the limit to draw any attention to yourself.
The really weird thing is, as soon as I cross the border to the south (Ohio), cars drop down to the speed limit which is 65 (even in rural areas), and if you're going 70, you're likely to draw some attention from the authorities.Former Ride: 2002 Pontiac Trans Am WS6 - 345 rwhp, 360 rwtq... stock internally.
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The main highway going through my city is 55 mph. It is a total joke. 4 lanes each direction with a breakdown lane on both sides and a concrete center divider yet they still force it to 55. Everybody drives 65 to 70.
One time there was a cop pacing the fast lane at 55 and I was feeling ballsy so I crept past her at 58. She sped up, got next to me and motioned for me to slow to 55.
I should of ignored her and seen if she had the guts to pull me over for 3 over. Lets see her prove in court I was speeding. There could easily be a 3mph difference between her speedometer and mine. I bet the judge would throw it out, but I wasnt feeling *that* ballsy.Tracy
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Originally posted by TraceZThe main highway going through my city is 55 mph. It is a total joke. 4 lanes each direction with a breakdown lane on both sides and a concrete center divider yet they still force it to 55. Everybody drives 65 to 70.
One time there was a cop pacing the fast lane at 55 and I was feeling ballsy so I crept past her at 58. She sped up, got next to me and motioned for me to slow to 55.
I should of ignored her and seen if she had the guts to pull me over for 3 over. Lets see her prove in court I was speeding. There could easily be a 3mph difference between her speedometer and mine. I bet the judge would throw it out, but I wasnt feeling *that* ballsy.97 Chevy 'Raro Z28 M6- Ported & Polished LT1 heads,beehives,1.6/1.94 valves, 226/231 custom cam,K&N FIPK, 94-95 BBK shorty's,ORY,Magnaflow Catback,no cats,BMR LCA Relocation Brackets,Lower Control Arms,Adjustable Panhard Bar,Eibach Pro Kit,SPEC Stage 1,Walbro 255 Fuel Pump,30LB Injectors,Pro 5.0,Short stick,MSD 8.5's,NGK TR55's,LT4KM
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Originally posted by fastTAWhat is the common highway speed limit up North? Rural and City?
Every single highway here in Texas has a speed limit of 70, or 75 in some cases. There is talk of raising that in the near future.
55 MPH is ludacris and outdated.Today's cars handle so much better, and are so much safer than older cars. If people can't handle driving at highway speeds over 55 MPH, then they shouldn't be driving in the first place. There is no excuse for not being able to safely handle and sustain a consistent 70-80 MPH on highways and interstates. No excuse.
Going back and forth on the major highways here in TX, most drivers sustain a fairly consistent 80 MPH on a daily basis without any problems. Sure there are wrecks, but nothing excessively abnormal.
I agree with Jeff that it is the speed differential that creates potential problems on the road. This is why more people should be fined for driving to damn slow!Dave M
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Follow up. It made the news this morning.
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now just watch some state law maker to find some way to civically punish them and chastize them. I wastche the video but missed out on the sound (No speakers)Rhode Island Red *Lurker since 1997*
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