Clinton Suggests Returning To 55mph Limit
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Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton, ex-First Lady and likely future presidential candidate threw out an odd legal suggestion to the National Press Club this week: a nationwide return to the double-nickel. According to Clinton, "The 55-mile speed limit really does lower gas usage. And wherever it can be required, and the people will accept it, we ought to do it..."
The announcement comes as a surprise, despite rising gas prices and increased pressure from environmentalists, as it is unlikely to prove popular with voters.Naturally, that's not the only automotive issue on her mind... among other four-wheeled initiatives, Clinton reported that she is pushing for 50 percent of America's gas stations to offer ethanol by 2015, with 100 percent by 2025.
Sammy Hagar was unavailable for comment.
The announcement comes as a surprise, despite rising gas prices and increased pressure from environmentalists, as it is unlikely to prove popular with voters.Naturally, that's not the only automotive issue on her mind... among other four-wheeled initiatives, Clinton reported that she is pushing for 50 percent of America's gas stations to offer ethanol by 2015, with 100 percent by 2025.
Sammy Hagar was unavailable for comment.
http://www.autoblog.com/2006/05/24/hillary...al-55-mph-limi/
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That's her idea for lowering gas usage? Nice. Maybe we should ban cars within cities entirely, last I checked I get much better mpg at 70mph on the highway than I do in traffic downtown at 25mph.
Statements like that really worry me.
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And wherever it can be required, and the people will accept it, we ought to do it...
Statements like that really worry me.
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Actually for most cars 55-60 is the most efficient speed in terms of fuel usage over distance traveled. The reason you still get better milage on the freeway at 70 vs city driving is the whole constant speed vs stop and go. Seriously who wants to drive 55 though? I know I hate the freeways around here that have a 55mph speed limit, and 90% of the time nobody follows them. Except where the cops like to hide and "enforce" that 55mph limit.
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If people want to have better gas mileage by driving under the limit of 70MPH, they should be allowed to do so. As far as I know, it is not illegal for anybody to drive 55MPH when the posted Speed LIMIT is 60 or 70MPH, unless otherwise indicated by a "Minimum Speed Limit" sign, which usually seems to be closer to 40MPH.
If people would prefer to drive slow, continue to let them. Don't make everybody do it, that's just rediculous. Her statements make no sense, and are in no way helpful to the economy or any one human beings life.
If people would prefer to drive slow, continue to let them. Don't make everybody do it, that's just rediculous. Her statements make no sense, and are in no way helpful to the economy or any one human beings life.
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^^ Excellent point. Yet another reason why I don't like her at all.
People want to do something about gas prices now, and they're really isn't anything that can be done. More refineries, nuclear power plants, and other forms of alternative energy/etc. that would ease our use of fuels do not pop up overnight.
People want to do something about gas prices now, and they're really isn't anything that can be done. More refineries, nuclear power plants, and other forms of alternative energy/etc. that would ease our use of fuels do not pop up overnight.
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Thats stupid. We have that in NJ and sorry to say, nobody abides by it and cops dont really care. Out of state people will do 55 but people in NJ will go 70 mph..if you go slower your basically messing up the flow of traffic. Cops dont mind unless your going past 70.
This law is pretty useless and I dont think will do squat, just cause its a law, doesnt mean everyone will follow it.
This law is pretty useless and I dont think will do squat, just cause its a law, doesnt mean everyone will follow it.
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QUOTE (x2stpsfrmnowhere @ May 25 2006, 02:24 PM)
he reason you still get better milage on the freeway at 70 vs city driving is the whole constant speed vs stop and go.
That's my point, and why this isn't really about saving fuel. If she really wants to reduce fuel consumption, there are much better ways to do it. This is about political zealots trying to intrude upon and regulate our lives as much as they can.
And my car at 70mph probably gets better mpg than just about any SUV, at _any_ speed. Pure idiocy.
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The trips I take to El Paso will be almost an hour faster. Imagine this: I probably won't get pulled over for going 90mph!!!!! lmao.gif
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Drivers in Texas, Iowa, and Indiana will enjoy higher speed limits next month as legislation raising the top speeds on rural roads takes effect.
On Friday, Texas Governor Rick Perry ® signed HB 2257 into law making 80 MPH the maximum allowable speed in the state. Rural portions of I-10 and I-20 will enjoy the new top speed, while other rural roads could see the limit rise to 75 MPH. Both the state House and Senate adopted the legislation without opposition last month.
On July 1, a law signed by Iowa Governor Tom Vilsack (D) creating a 70 MPH speed limit goes into effect. This new limit better reflects the actual speed of cars on rural highways which averages 69.8 MPH according to sensors embedded into the pavement.
In May, Indiana Governor Mitch Daniels ® signed SB 217 into law raising the maximum limit from 65 MPH to 70 MPH in areas with less than 50,000 population. The law also raises the limit for trucks from 60 to 65 MPH, and gives a 10 MPH boost to several roads currently posted at 55 MPH. The state will begin placing the higher-limit signs on July 5.
On Friday, Texas Governor Rick Perry ® signed HB 2257 into law making 80 MPH the maximum allowable speed in the state. Rural portions of I-10 and I-20 will enjoy the new top speed, while other rural roads could see the limit rise to 75 MPH. Both the state House and Senate adopted the legislation without opposition last month.
On July 1, a law signed by Iowa Governor Tom Vilsack (D) creating a 70 MPH speed limit goes into effect. This new limit better reflects the actual speed of cars on rural highways which averages 69.8 MPH according to sensors embedded into the pavement.
In May, Indiana Governor Mitch Daniels ® signed SB 217 into law raising the maximum limit from 65 MPH to 70 MPH in areas with less than 50,000 population. The law also raises the limit for trucks from 60 to 65 MPH, and gives a 10 MPH boost to several roads currently posted at 55 MPH. The state will begin placing the higher-limit signs on July 5.
God truly blessed Texas. cool.gif
The trips I take to El Paso will be almost an hour faster. Imagine this: I probably won't get pulled over for going 90mph!!!!! lmao.gif
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