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Should the Speed Limit Be Increased to 70mph?

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ManO'War

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Jan 12, 2012 5:34 PM
Should be at least 80, but then the easy revenue would dry up for the police who bust those hardened criminals..."The Speeders"!
Jan 12, 2012 5:34pm
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ManO'War

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Jan 12, 2012 5:35 PM
Also, these speed limits were set in the 40's and 50's when cars weren't as safe or made to travel at high speeds.

Any modern car on the road today can handle going 75 mph on a freeway with no problem.
Jan 12, 2012 5:35pm
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HitsRus

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Jan 12, 2012 6:03 PM
speed limit is already 70 on the Turnpike. Any wide open, 3 lane area should be too.
Jan 12, 2012 6:03pm
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BAMABUCK

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Jan 12, 2012 6:11 PM
I live in Alabama and our POSTED speed limit is 70. Most people run 75-80. Most areas do not have any vehicle inspection for passenger cars so there are some real p.o.s. cars on the roads. I have been all over the US and I feel that most roads are good enough to support faster limits in suburban areas.I say go for higher limits!
Jan 12, 2012 6:11pm
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Jan 12, 2012 6:36 PM
ManO'War;1049953 wrote:Also, these speed limits were set in the 40's and 50's when cars weren't as safe or made to travel at high speeds.

Any modern car on the road today can handle going 75 mph on a freeway with no problem.
Ohio's speed limit used to be that high in the 60's and 70's before the national speed limit was enacted anyway, and people drive pieces of shit back then.
Jan 12, 2012 6:36pm
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chicago510

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Jan 12, 2012 6:50 PM
I hate how it varies state to state. Makes driving cross-country annoying as hell when you go from 70 down to 65.

Should be 70, minimum.
Jan 12, 2012 6:50pm
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majorspark

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Jan 12, 2012 7:18 PM
I am all for it. No surprise the State Highway Patrol is against it.
Jan 12, 2012 7:18pm
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justincredible

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Jan 12, 2012 7:25 PM
If you can't drive safely at 80 mph you have no business operating a motor vehicle. The speed limit should be 80 mph.
Jan 12, 2012 7:25pm
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tk421

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Jan 12, 2012 8:11 PM
Speed limit is still 55 down where I live and that's fine with me. I'm not in that much of a hurry, plus it sucks up gas even quicker the faster you go.
Jan 12, 2012 8:11pm
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hasbeen

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Jan 12, 2012 8:43 PM
I think 65 is too fast.

Should be 50.
Jan 12, 2012 8:43pm
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Jan 12, 2012 8:47 PM
Trucks 65 Cars 75
Jan 12, 2012 8:47pm
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said_aouita

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Jan 12, 2012 9:12 PM
I vote no.

At 65 mph you're burning 10% more fuel than at 55, according to the American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy. At 70 you lose 17% of your fuel economy, and at 75 it’s 25%. The numbers get worse from there. [LEFT]
What happens when the world runs out of petroleum and crude oil?

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Jan 12, 2012 9:12pm
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Jan 12, 2012 9:14 PM
said_aouita;1050176 wrote:I vote no.

At 65 mph you're burning 10% more fuel than at 55, according to the American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy. At 70 you lose 17% of your fuel economy, and at 75 it’s 25%. The numbers get worse from there. [LEFT]
What happens when the world runs out of petroleum and crude oil?


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What is this runout nonsense?
Jan 12, 2012 9:14pm
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Jan 12, 2012 9:35 PM
said_aouita;1050176 wrote:What happens when the world runs out of petroleum and crude oil?
No one knows we will all be long dead.
Jan 12, 2012 9:35pm
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Jan 12, 2012 9:38 PM
majorspark;1050216 wrote:No one knows we will all be long dead.
Or my favorite - "By then their will be some new technology to save everyone."
Jan 12, 2012 9:38pm
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Tobias Fünke

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Jan 12, 2012 9:44 PM
said_aouita;1050176 wrote:I vote no.

At 65 mph you're burning 10% more fuel than at 55, according to the American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy. At 70 you lose 17% of your fuel economy, and at 75 it’s 25%. The numbers get worse from there. [LEFT]
What happens when the world runs out of petroleum and crude oil?
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Then they can lower the fucking speed limit when that happens?

It should be 75mph (65mph for trucks) on the turnpike, interstates, and at least Rt 23 from Columbus to Toledo.
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Jan 12, 2012 9:44pm
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Speedofsand

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Jan 12, 2012 10:11 PM
I saw some guys going 202mph today.

Hope this helps
Jan 12, 2012 10:11pm
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-Society-

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Jan 12, 2012 10:14 PM
Speedofsand;1050267 wrote:I saw some guys going 202mph today.

Hope this helps
Please go kill yourself, Dale Earnhardt style.
Jan 12, 2012 10:14pm
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Jan 12, 2012 10:26 PM
justincredible;1050059 wrote:If you can't drive safely at 80 mph you have no business operating a motor vehicle. The speed limit should be 80 mph.
why not 90?
Jan 12, 2012 10:26pm
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Jan 12, 2012 10:27 PM
ManO'War;1049952 wrote:Should be at least 80, but then the easy revenue would dry up for the police who bust those hardened criminals..."The Speeders"!
people will speed even if you set the limit at 100mph.
Jan 12, 2012 10:27pm
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Excuse me, Flo?

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Jan 12, 2012 10:28 PM
Glory Days;1050300 wrote:why not 90?
dude, you can't get great abs in 6 seconds. 7 second abs is the only way to go.
Jan 12, 2012 10:28pm
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Jan 12, 2012 11:04 PM
Glory Days;1050302 wrote:people will speed even if you set the limit at 100mph.
Only those with high performance vehicles or nut jobs running from the cops venture above 100mph. I know I have been in the low 90's with a with a newer vehicle a few times and did get uncomfortable at that speed. 80 and under don't bother me a bit depending on the vehicle. Back in my college days I had a vehicle that sounded and shook like it would self destruct at any speed greater than 65.
Jan 12, 2012 11:04pm
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Jan 12, 2012 11:07 PM
Speedofsand;1050267 wrote:I saw some guys going 202mph today.

Hope this helps
Midget dick Mark Martin wrecking people already.
Jan 12, 2012 11:07pm
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Timber

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Jan 12, 2012 11:16 PM
At first look I like the idea of the speed limit being increased. After further review, I think that the more the speed limit goes up, the more lives will be lost by accidents. Speed kills, especially with all of the dumb asses texting, emailing, etc. 70 on major highways??? maybe...
Jan 12, 2012 11:16pm