Question of the Week
 
Should the national speed limit be lowered to reduce traffic fatalities and save fuel?
 
With  1713 responses thus far, here's how the voting is going:
 
Yes, lower it 65 miles per hour.
27.61% (473)
Yes, lower it 55 miles per hour.
19.61% (336)
No, let states set their speeds as they do now.
52.77% (904)
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the speed limit should not be lower. It is dangerous to have large vehicles going slower than smaller ones. think about someone going 75mph coming up behind some one going 55 mph. My husband is a truck driver . It is a inane law.
Posted:   8/22/2009  By: denice  
let states regulate speed limits, but enforce them.
Posted:   8/19/2009  By: Bill - morrisville  
I drive the speed limit and believe the speed for all vehicles should be the same. I am not a fulltimer. While many comment that it is the speeders that create accidents I believe that situations are created by vehicles which are required to travel a reduced speed which restricts the traffic flow. It is normally a rule that 80% of the drivers checked by radar over a period of time drive a reasonable speed to set the speed limits by on the highway.
Posted:   8/17/2009  By: Anonymous  
I STRONGLY believe that all vehicles over 10,000 lbs should be speed regulated to no more than 60 mph (similar to Europe). The larger the vehicle--the slower the speed. Also, restricting commercial vehicles to the right lane(s) only would drastically cut back on accidents and safety issues. IMHO
Posted:   8/17/2009  By: Rob t  
The speed limits are not the issue here...no it is enforcement or a lack of uniform, consistent enforcement.
Posted:   8/16/2009  By: Dwight N. In Western Ky  
I have never understood why vehicles should drive faster than the posted speed limit! It uses more fuel and increases likelihood of an accident.
Posted:   8/15/2009  By: Brad in FL  
State speed laws should have a reasonable and safe provision along with a speed limit. This can leave a lot up to the officer but if the law is well written it can work.Ca. had this years ago,i dont know if it is still on the books,i believe Ariz.also had it.
Posted:   8/15/2009  By: Desert travler  
Impose a reasonable speed limit for a particular road....and make an effort to enforce it. OR, do away with speed limits altogether.
Posted:   8/15/2009  By: former full timer  
If you want to go 55 or 65 you can do that now and save fuel. I believe lower speed limit creates more violators and we have enough of them all ready. I agree with all those who say enforce the current speed limits. While MADD has highlighted a major problem, speeders still causes more accidents and fatalities. Police just do not get recognized for stopping speeders.
Posted:   8/15/2009  By: Anonymous  
It is already the law that vehicles that tow a trailer/fifth wheel, etc go 55 MPH (in California). We see motorhomes doing 70 plus and wonder where they will be splattered on the road at or if they will kill other innocent people. I think 65 is good if it is enforced.
Posted:   8/15/2009  By: JF SAN JOSE  
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