Did the 65 mph speed limit save lives?
In 1987, most states raised the speed limit from 55 to 65 mph on portions of their rural interstate highways. We find that the 65 mph limit reduced statewide fatality rates by 3.4% to 5.1%, holding constant the effects of long-term trend, driving exposure, seat belt laws, and economic factors.
What is the average speed on the interstate?
This table shows that the reported average normal driving speed was nearly 66 mph on interstates posted with 55 mph speed limits, about 74 mph on interstates posted at 65 mph and almost 78 mph on interstates that are posted at 70 mph.
Is 65 mph the maximum speed limit in Florida if there are no posted speed limit signs?
Florida “Standard” Speed Limits *The 55 MPH maximum speed limit is still in effect in Florida except where otherwise posted. *Speed limits are 70 MPH on some rural interstate highways. Speed limits may be changed on other multi-lane highways and in areas where the conditions require lower speeds.
Is 70 mph too fast?
The maximum speed limit on most California highways is 65 mph. You may drive 70 mph where posted. Driving faster than the posted speed limit, or than is safe for current conditions, on any road is dangerous and illegal. High speed increases your stopping distance.
Why is the speed limit so low in America?
Oh, and to re-address the 55 speed limit, back during the gas problems of the 70s and 80’s a federal law was enacted which forced the states to have the lower speed limit in the idea that it would conserve gasoline.
What’s the speed limit on Interstate 65 in Kentucky?
On July 15, 2007, Kentucky highway officials raised its speed limits on Interstate and State Parkway highways to 70 miles per hour (110 km/h). Until that date, Kentucky was the only state along I-65’s path that had a speed limit of 65 mph (105 km/h).
What’s the maximum speed limit on an interstate?
State Rural interstates (mph) Urban interstates (mph) Other limited access roads (mph) Other roads (mph) Texas 75; 80 or 85 on specified segments of ro 75 75 75 Utah 75; 80 on specified segments of road Foo 65 75 65 Vermont 65 55 50 50 Virginia 70 70 65 55
Where is the widest stretch of Interstate 65?
The widest stretch of Interstate 65 in its entirety is in Louisville at Kentucky Route 1065 (KY 1065, Outer Loop), where the main line is 14 lanes wide. The highway crosses the Ohio River into Indiana on the John F. Kennedy Memorial Bridge (southbound) and Abraham Lincoln Bridge (northbound).
Where does Interstate 65 enter the state of Ohio?
I-65 enters the state five miles (8.0 km) south of Franklin. Throughout its length, it passes near Mammoth Cave National Park, Bernheim Forest, the National Corvette Museum and the Fort Knox Military Reservation.