Is the speed limit still 55mph in the states?

( willenium Fist bump for verification, Wed 5 Aug 2009, 20:05, 1 reply, 16 years ago)

In some areas.
There are parts of the expressways where it's 65 or 70 (depending on the state), but loads of 55 zones to beware of.

Especially in NY- the cops there are rabid.
( The Resident Loon Not a demographic. Do not measure., Wed 5 Aug 2009, 20:07, Reply)

Its 70 here too
But lorries are limted to 60mph, slowing everyone down
EDIt:had some run in with NY cops?
( willenium Fist bump for verification, Wed 5 Aug 2009, 20:10, Reply)

In the past, yes.
But mostly it's a case of not seeing very many cops at all during the trip until just after crossing from Pennsylvania into NY- than seeing one car after another pulled over and a stern looking knob in a silly hat lecturing them. (Ever seen the movie "Major Payne"? That's what they remind me of.)

It's an easy money maker for the state, so they have those fuckers swarming like gnats on the expressways. There was one exit in Syracuse that was famous for having at least four troopers at any given moment stacked up and waiting behind a corner. I had to pass them every morning on my way to work, and marveled at how many of them could park in that one little area...
( The Resident Loon Not a demographic. Do not measure., Wed 5 Aug 2009, 20:26, Reply)

In 2004
the government changed the rules so that local authorities would get the proceeds from any traffic offense fines. As a result the most cash strapped councils are going mental for speeding and parking stuff.
( willenium Fist bump for verification, Wed 5 Aug 2009, 20:30, Reply)

HGV's (trucks) and PCV's (buses)
Are restricted to 62.5mph - ie 100KPH, to comply with European regulations - in the UK.

The restrictor is a governor on the drive train and they are notoriously difficult to calibrate.

I'm a part time bus-driver. We have a DAF that won't get above 57MPH, and a Scania that gets to 68 before the governor bites.

As a part timer, I very rarely get the Scania....
( The Disappointed Caravanner of the year, Wed 5 Aug 2009, 20:44, Reply)

I was at a bus depo today
as they were in need of some SCIENCE
( willenium Fist bump for verification, Wed 5 Aug 2009, 20:45, Reply)

Weren't you in Manchester today?
Which depot? I'm asking because you could have been with former clients of mine.

Feel free to gaz if you wish to be circumspect.
( The Disappointed Caravanner of the year, Wed 5 Aug 2009, 20:50, Reply)