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In article <1992Mar30.234249.8764@eng.umd.edu> russotto@eng.umd.edu (Matthew T. Russotto) writes:
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>Also right.  But, anyone who has driven 270 north of Gaithersburg
>knows that when the traffic lightens up, there IS a de-facto speed of
>70MPH.  On some sections of 70 west of Columbia, 70MPH will get you
>passed on both sides.  The law will have no effect with the exception
>of legalizing the status quo on some roads, and making it less illegal
>on others.
>
>A law violated by most of those affected by it is probably a bad law.
>
>
I agree.  I also must add my two cents.  From my experience driving on
the highways here and in states where the speed limit is 65, it is my
opinion, that the higher speed limit would not increase speeds on Maryland's
highways that significantly.  Most people already drive 65 to 70.  Instead,
as Matt points out, it would legalize most of the status quo, thus reducing
the amount of speeding tickets.  That would intern reduce the amount of
money collected on speeding tickets, and also insurance premiums.  No wonder
this 65 MPH speed limit isn't going anywhere.  As I said, just my 2 cents.


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