So you can't drive 55? You might soon have to... July 04, 2008, 11:11:34 AM There appears to be a movement about to reinstate the national speed limit in the name of oil conservation:http://www.cnn.com/2008/POLITICS/07/03/warner.speed.limit.ap/index.htmlQuote Warner cited studies that showed the 55 mph speed limit saved 167,000 barrels of oil a day, or 2 percent of the country's highway fuel consumption, while avoiding up to 4,000 traffic deaths a year. "Given the significant increase in the number of vehicles on America's highway system from 1974 to 2008, one could assume that the amount of fuel that could be conserved today is far greater," Warner wrote Bodman.Ya know what? I actually think it's a good idea. 55 is probably too low, but 60 or 65 would be just fine. I think this every time I'm tottering along in the slow lane at 70MPH (our speed limit on major highways is 110 km/hr, or ~70 MPH) and am being constantly being passed by soccer moms in their Yukons sailing along at warp 90 while yakking away on the cell phone... Quote Selected
So you can't drive 55? You might soon have to... Reply #1 – July 04, 2008, 11:42:48 AM People will still speed. Quote Selected
So you can't drive 55? You might soon have to... Reply #2 – July 04, 2008, 11:48:06 AM to what bhazard said !!!!! Quote Selected
So you can't drive 55? You might soon have to... Reply #3 – July 04, 2008, 12:55:48 PM Speed limit in the Chicago metro area on interstates is 55 mph. If you aren't doing at least 70 mph you will get blown off the road.... Quote Selected
So you can't drive 55? You might soon have to... Reply #4 – July 04, 2008, 01:03:56 PM This won't work for anyone.... except for the police. I see this as a new cash cow, and that's it. People drive the speed they're going to drive. Lowering the speed limit just allows the authorities to ticket twice as many people. In the name of oil consumption my beautiful hairy ass. Quote Selected
So you can't drive 55? You might soon have to... Reply #5 – July 04, 2008, 01:09:00 PM when i was 17-18yo the increased limit was a big deal!now i dont get my kicks goin fast on public roads(as often ) so i could care less what they do with the limit... Quote Selected
So you can't drive 55? You might soon have to... Reply #6 – July 04, 2008, 01:53:58 PM Considering that most new cars with many more forward gears today compared to when the "double-nickel" law first came about this makes no sense. I know my Mustang actually gets better mileage @ 65 than @ 55. I've computed it--by hand-- more than once.Lower speeds on roads where it is needed is one thing. This is stupid. The feds will make it look tempting to state and local governments by offering grant money for adjusting the limits to 55....just like in the past. QuoteI think this every time I'm tottering along in the slow lane at 70MPH (our speed limit on major highways is 110 km/hr, or ~70 MPH) and am being constantly being passed by soccer moms in their Yukons sailing along at warp 90 while yakking away on the cell phoneTherein lies the problem. Some people will do things so blatantly and horrendously past the line that is drawn that it mucks up everything for everyone. Quote Selected
So you can't drive 55? You might soon have to... Reply #7 – July 04, 2008, 01:58:49 PM Too bad people will still do 75-85mph constantly. On the highway I always take to school, it turns from 65 to 55. I'm one of only maybe 5% of drivers that actually changes my speed accordingly. I'll be doin ~63 in the 55 and constantly be getting my doors blown off. Oh well, when I pass a cop, I don't have to freak out and slam on my brakes. I just keep cruisin. Quote Selected
So you can't drive 55? You might soon have to... Reply #8 – July 04, 2008, 02:14:24 PM Quote from: V8Demon;225894Considering that most new cars with many more forward gears today compared to when the "double-nickel" law first came about this makes no sense. I know my Mustang actually gets better mileage @ 65 than @ 55. I've computed it--by hand-- more than once.YES! I've read an article recently where some consultant firm (yeah, this is sounding pretty vague, I know) tried to find the the optimal driving speed for fuel economy. They said on most European cars on most European roads, 110kph is an ideal cruising speed, to balance traffic needs and fuel economy.*edit*Or maybe it was Top Gear. I don't know. :p Quote Selected
So you can't drive 55? You might soon have to... Reply #9 – July 04, 2008, 03:22:26 PM it better stay as high as 65 around here... I'd hate to get a speeding ticket in one of my big ass bucket trucks... Quote Selected
So you can't drive 55? You might soon have to... Reply #10 – July 04, 2008, 05:42:31 PM im glad v8demon said it,,,,now i can sit back and eat popcorn.:D I agree,, 55 uses more gas even in the newer cars. Quote Selected
So you can't drive 55? You might soon have to... Reply #11 – July 04, 2008, 11:33:45 PM Did anybody even read where a part of any new legislation would include a study to see what speed cars are most efficient at?Everyone wants to save money on fuel until somebody tells them they have to... Quote Selected
So you can't drive 55? You might soon have to... Reply #12 – July 05, 2008, 05:46:03 AM Quote from: oldraven;225887This won't work for anyone.... except for the police. I see this as a new cash cow, and that's it. People drive the speed they're going to drive. Lowering the speed limit just allows the authorities to ticket twice as many people. In the name of oil consumption my beautiful hairy ass.Yes because thats all we have to do on a daily basis. Yes, I'm a cop BTW. The people who go 85 with a 70 speed limit.. With do 70 in a 55.Just what America needs.. 3 billion dollars to change over all the speed limit signs.Leave shiznit alone!!!And confirming as others have, at 55, most of my vehicles get worse mpg then at 70-75. Quote Selected
So you can't drive 55? You might soon have to... Reply #13 – July 05, 2008, 10:15:16 AM Quote from: Thunder Chicken;225960Did anybody even read where a part of any new legislation would include a study to see what speed cars are most efficient at?Everyone wants to save money on fuel until somebody tells them they have to...i didnt, sorry , Quote Selected
So you can't drive 55? You might soon have to... Reply #14 – July 05, 2008, 11:10:45 AM If someone would enforce the current laws, we'd save a bundle on fuel. There's still an awful lot of big trucks and SUV's that love to bomb down the highway @ 80MPH.65 is just fine. Quote Selected
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