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nep@hop.com (Nep) writes:
>> I would like to hear from readers about whether they have seen any 
>> increase in truck speeds on freeways since the speed limit was raised. 
>> richard.simon@latimes.com

I see very few trucks anywhere keeping it down to 55. But then I
don't see many autos keeping it down to 65 either. My feeling is
that average speeds for all vehicle types haven't changed - but
probably speeding citations are down.

Instead of worrying about trucks going faster than 55, why not
look into the speed characteristics of "car pool" lanes? My obser-
vation is that car poolers seem to think they are exempt from the
speed laws and are entitled to drive 10-20 mph faster than other
lanes at all times - even when the other lanes are moving at 70.
It might have something to do with the fact that, in LA, HOV lanes
are 24-hours, whereas in the Bay Area, they are only effective in
rush hours.

If you intend to do an article on freeway speeds, look at all types!
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