Monday, April 11, 2011

Speed Limit

Works for me.

The Texas House of Representatives has approved a bill that would raise the speed limit to 85 mph on some highways. The bill now goes to the state Senate, the Austin Statesman reports.

We suspect Sammy, shown at right back in 1995 when California raised its speed limit from 55 mph to 65 mph, would be pleased.

Texas currently has more than 520 miles of interstate highways where the speed limit is 80 mph, according to the Associated Press. The bill would allow the Texas Department of Transportation to raise the speed limit on certain roads or lanes after engineering and traffic studies are conducted. The 85-mph maximum would likely be permitted on rural roads with long sightlines.

(1) Comments
Posted by Owen at 0703 hrs
Politics + Politics - Texas

  1. I can already hear the hyperbolic screams of death and carnage on the highways of Texas if the limit is raised.

    Posted by .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) on April 11, 2011 at 1314 hrs


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