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Re: GEICO's [and my] opposition to 65 mph

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From: Karl A. Anderson
Date: Mon, 23 Mar 1992 17:43
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In article <1992Mar18.131757@thuja.gsfc.nasa.gov>, I wrote:

|> Keeping the limit at 55 mph saves gas, keeps pollution (including
|> greenhouse gases) lower, and saves my money by keeping accident
|> rates lower, thereby keeping insurance claims and thus premiums
|> lower.  Oh, yeah - it save lives, too.

A number of people have responded to refute these arguments, saying 
for example that some cars get better gas mileage at 65 mph than at  
55, and that highway accident rates are not proportional to average 
speed.  Well, I'm willing to be convinced, if there is authoritative 
documentation.  If anyone can refer me (title and date) to any 
well-designed studies, published in reputable publications (I'd 
even accept Time magazine), I'll go to the Greenbelt public library, 
read them and post my conclusions.  How about it, speed-freaks?

As for premiums, every time I call around for quotes, GEICO's are
lowest.  They paid for my cracked windshield without argument and
without raising my rates.  I've got no complaints about them
whatsoever.
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Karl A. Anderson		| Internet: karl@thuja.gsfc.nasa.gov
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Subject: Re: GEICO's [and my] opposition to 65 mph
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