On the other hand, based on recent driving in the D.C. area, quite a few drivers are slowing down on their own. Slowing down in this case means the speed limit rather than some amount over.
Carleton From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Phil Chernack Sent: Friday, July 04, 2008 13:46 To: U.S. Metric Association Subject: [USMA:41323] Re: US considering changing speed limits again Don't count on it happening. The time, expense and lack of popular support will not let the speed limit be lowered. If anything, the law enforcement community may even be against it as it would require far more resources to enforce. It's not 1974 anymore and people just won't go for it. Phil P.S. The original 55 mph law back in 1974 was sponsored by Rep. James Howard from my home state, NJ. On Fri, Jul 4, 2008 at 1:30 PM, Scott Hudnall <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: I just saw an article on CNN today that an influential Senator wants to lower US speed limits again to conserve fuel. If this passes we will need to change a lot of highway signs. As long as we're changing the signs, why not just set it at 90 km/h or 100 km/h? Does the USMA have any contact with Senator Warner or within the Energy Department? Can the Energy Department influence Transportation Department policy? The article is posted at http://www.cnn.com/2008/POLITICS/07/03/warner.speed.limit.ap/index.html -- Scott Hudnall
