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Originally Posted by Old Mechanic
On 80 MPH Interstates here I am watching the troopers issue reckless driving tickets. $500 and 4 points. Why are we even discussing 80 MPH on a fuel economy forum? I would bet if average speeds on Interstates were 80 MPH, traffic fatalities would double.
The lethality of any projectile increases exponentially when it's velocity goes from 80 feet per second to 120 feet per second.
regards
Mech
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They made 100+ mph a FELONY in my state a few years back. 80 doesn't seem that far from 100 to me anymore...
Edit: got bad info re: felony. Sorry.