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In article <1992Apr1.213345.17326@access.digex.com> bote@access.digex.com (John Boteler) writes:
>For example, in NY State, whereas the drivers could travel
>65 MPH on rural interstates, they seemed happy to drive 55 MPH
>or less where required.

I just finished a 2500 mile round trip to SW Missouri.  Unfortunately,
I didn't notice drivers slowing down that much when speed limits
dropped from 65 to 55.  Tractor-trailer drivers, in particular.. :-(

However, I found this trip to be much less stressful than others because 
I wasn't continually looking for speed traps.  A few times I drove over 
the limit, but generally I just set the cruise control on 65 and stayed 
in the right lane.  I believe 65 mph is safer than 55 because it reduces 
the difference between the highest speeds and the lowest speeds.

But when I go to Baltimore, it is a joke.  I have to speed on I-95
to avoid being killed by trucks going 80.  The laws are out of touch
with reality -- either enforce them rigidly or change them.

Given the choice to travel through Virginia or Maryland (e.g., westward),
and obey (or risk breaking) Governor Willie Don's laws, I'll take my
travel plans (and gasoline $$) to Virginia every time.

Al