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> Feels like suggesting lowering the speed limit to 55mph because it causes fewer deaths than 65mph. Actually, the 55mph speed limit was enacted as an energy c
by sidpatil 6y ago
> Feels like suggesting lowering the speed limit to 55mph because it causes fewer deaths than 65mph.
Actually, the 55mph speed limit was enacted as an energy conservation measure, not as a public safety measure.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/National_Maximum_Speed_Law https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/National_Maximum_Speed_Law
- AnimalMuppet 6y agoBut people did oppose raising it from 55 on grounds of public safety.