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In reply to the discussion: Texas to open fastest US highway with 85 mph limit [View all]Heather MC
(8,084 posts)44. I agree 100% this is beyond stupid!!!
First off all i would not want to be on a highway where everyone is going 85 and above I mean lets face it. If 85 is the limit most drivers will be doing at least 95. Add to that drivers texting and talking on the phone. this is a recipe for major disastor.
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The hwy from NYC up to Albany, I couldn't use cruise control (it won't set above 85mph)
Roland99
Sep 2012
#75
I had to make the san marcos to austin trip pretty much every day for several years
trouble.smith
Sep 2012
#57
It's not 35, it't the toll road east of there, which is usually pretty deserted.
alarimer
Sep 2012
#83
Imagine how far you travel at 85 mph when you're looking down at your iphone and texting...
rfranklin
Sep 2012
#3
Yes. Hence I wrote "per se". The speed doesn't cause the texting crash; makes it worse.
Bernardo de La Paz
Sep 2012
#22
Personally, I like the 85 idea. Less nanny state and more force people to behave like adults.
Bernardo de La Paz
Sep 2012
#28
Building codes are not "nanny state". They are "level playing field". Good.
Bernardo de La Paz
Sep 2012
#33
Montana used to have "Reasonable and Prudent" for its freeway's speed limits.
Twinguard
Sep 2012
#10
Dude, that is low. Why is it ok to generalize like that about all the residents in a state?
Dustlawyer
Sep 2012
#54
Thank you-"Also German driving tests are harder than US ones, with more requirements. " nt
raccoon
Sep 2012
#59
I was passed, on the right no less, by a CHP officer while going 95 on I-5 once.
LeftyMom
Sep 2012
#77
It's stupid: 41 miles at 70 mph takes 35 min, and going 85 saves you 7 minutes.
struggle4progress
Sep 2012
#52