Boulderdash! There isn't a state in this country where you can't cruise legally at 50mph. In quieter areas, 45mph especially in daylight hrs., could be judged either way by the patroling officer. I have a bolt together trailer w instructions that it should never exceed 45mph. I would go w that anywhere in the states w BACKBONE! It's my economic choice to buy a $200 something trailer instead of an $800 welded trailer. One is not to exceed 40mph on the donut tires. Don't COW IN to your local CIVILIAN peer pressure! I feel very sorry for you if you live in an area like Chicago, or Boston; where it is nationally known for angry, very mean drivers. Maybe they think 85mph is a normal commuting speed.
As I mentioned before, it's usually open to local interpetation; but keep in mind that if your state is excited about this subject; it most likely will have MIN. speed signs posted along side the regular speed limit signs. I have personally seen the 40mph in Kansas, 45mph in L.A., and in the Salt Lake City area.
I look forward to getting my diesel Suburban out w my trailer, so I can try and break through to 30mpg at 45mph. I would pick my times, not TRYING to be annoying. For example, when both the state's colleges are having big home games which highly effect about 100 miles of only 2lane in each direction of 65mph limit. (OR) In WA., where its 70mph., I would be mostly on 3lane freeways. Since most of the HERD actually is rolling at 80mph or so; w the trailer in THOSE conditions, I probably would run my 4 way flashers, but NOT in a 60mph zone!
We have very few freedoms left! I intend to go down fighting for my right to drive/ride economically!!!! I think my HOT buttons have been fully activated!!!
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