Limiting large vehicles to 68 MPH
This is bound to be a controversial subject so I will plead with you all to keep it as civil as possible. What are your thoughts on this proposed action? http://www.popularmechanics.com/cars/truc...
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Bumpyroad wrote:Witholding federal highway funds was the same 'authority' the federal government used to coerce states into making 21 the drinking age in each state in the early 80's.bluwtr49 wrote:IIRC, their "authority" for the double nickle was by withholding federal funds for roads if they did not comply. non-believers came around quickly.barmcd wrote:
Why not just make the national speed limit for trucks and RVs a maximum of 75 mph. They not only want to lower the speed limit, they want a governor installed.
Essentially that is exactly what they are proposing just at a lower level commensurate with the tire rating. However, I don't believe the NHSB has the authority to set a national speed limit for all trucks and RV's. Commercial vehicles OK but private ones not so much and besides, RV tires do not necessarily have the 75 mph max speed ratings. I also suspect that any actual ruing that comes our will set a max but individual states could set it lower. Any ruling is still left to the states for enforcement.
bumpy
