Thread: Re-Institute National 55mph?
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Old 07-26-2008, 04:43 PM   #86 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by instarx View Post
I now know that most states don't really want drivers to go the speed limit - it reduces the carrying capacity of the road too much.
Exactly.
55mph speed limit will increase fuel consumption by causing congestion.
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