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Old May 20, 2006 | 11:49 PM
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I heard they where gonna raise your speed limits to 80mph. Just seeing if this was a rumor. Wish CA would do this.
Old May 21, 2006 | 12:07 PM
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I haven't heard anything, but in the rural areas it sure would make sense. There's still a LOT of wide open nothingness in Texas, that takes forever to drive through
Old May 21, 2006 | 07:00 PM
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Must be nice, In Kentucky the rural expressways are 65 mph, and the 8-12 lane express ways here in Louisville are a whopping 55 mph.
Old May 21, 2006 | 07:32 PM
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The fastest in Ca is 70 and thats only a few roads. My sister lives in maryland she tells me they can only go 50. I dont think I could manage that on a long drive.
Old May 22, 2006 | 08:48 AM
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Yea I saw Leno talking about somthing to that effect, I knew I-10 in Kansas used to be 80 mph>
Old May 22, 2006 | 10:09 AM
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people drive 80 in tejas anyways
Old May 22, 2006 | 11:31 AM
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Speed limits are 70mph here in Michigan on the highways. I'm ok with that.
75mph is about the norm and cops don't mess with you unless you're at 77+mph.
My **** revs too high at 80mph anyway because of the gear/tire combo.
Old May 23, 2006 | 02:43 PM
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I dont see it in the cards. Wow I just looked im the only person to post here today.

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Old Jun 1, 2006 | 11:52 PM
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I think they already passed the law..
Old Jun 22, 2006 | 11:07 AM
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hopefully because if the speed limit is 80 then i can cruise in the fast lane at 90



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