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j0n
10-15-2006, 06:36 PM
:w00t:
http://cdn.news.aol.com/aolnews_photos/09/06/20061015103709990001 (http://articles.news.aol.com/news/_a/cant-drive-55-west-texas-welcomes-you/20061015091209990003?ncid=NWS00010000000001)
foff667
10-15-2006, 06:46 PM
wheres that?
bitchincamaro
10-15-2006, 06:49 PM
i believe that is in texas. this is the highest i ever seen:
http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b282/btchncamaro/roadtrip1091.jpg

this was new mexico.

80 is sweet, that means you can drive 90!
Tsar
10-15-2006, 06:50 PM
wheres that?
I-10
maroman88
10-15-2006, 06:53 PM
haha i was just reading about that
shane27
10-15-2006, 06:58 PM
down south the speed limit is 75 too. i forget where but i know i see 75 mph speed limits on my way to north carolina when i go down
WayFast84
10-15-2006, 07:09 PM
80 mph in florida..i dont remmember where but I saw it there like 5 years ago
Tsar
10-15-2006, 07:09 PM
80 mph in florida..i dont remmember where but I saw it there like 5 years ago
no.
V
10-15-2006, 07:12 PM
as afar as im concerned....theres no speed limit in michigan.... well technically there is, but its only a fine, no points no matter what... lol
Ian
10-15-2006, 07:26 PM
there used to be roads in montana that didnt have speed limits. there was a big sign when you entered montana that said something like "welcome to montana, enjoy our roads responsibly."
WayFast84
10-15-2006, 07:30 PM
no.
yeah.
Tsar
10-15-2006, 07:37 PM
yeah.
ok from miami to jax on I-95 its 70.
from naples all the way to tampa is 65 or 70 (I-75). so yea you lose...
Ian
10-15-2006, 07:40 PM
considering space station lived in FLA for a few years, I would think he would know the speed limit better than you matt.
Tsar
10-15-2006, 07:43 PM
considering space station lived in FLA for a few years, I would think he would know the speed limit better than you matt.
:werd: im pretty sure they were 75 a while back, but then they were droped back. they were NEVER 80. 80 is a new thing and only texas has it i believe.
WayFast84
10-15-2006, 07:45 PM
:werd: im pretty sure they were 75 a while back, but then they were droped back. they were NEVER 80. 80 is a new thing and only texas has it i believe.
no, I deffinatly saw 80mph speedlimit in florida, and if i didnt see 80 mph I sae 75 mph...it was like back in 99 so I was like 9ish then..

edit it was 80...
Mike
10-15-2006, 07:56 PM
no, I deffinatly saw 80mph speedlimit in florida, and if i didnt see 80 mph I sae 75 mph...it was like back in 99 so I was like 9ish then..

edit it was 80...


so your swearing that your 9 year old, back seat riding eyes knew the speed limit from a vacation 5 years ago better than someone who was LIVING and DRIVING on those roads for several years?

you sir need to join fbodyfirebird on whatever new forum he is on
V
10-15-2006, 07:59 PM
...he's a member on .....nevermind...lol

edited for decency...lol
j0n
10-15-2006, 07:59 PM
:lol: yea cmon matt it states clearly in the article that this is a first, and only occurs in texas
misterjuice
10-15-2006, 08:19 PM
I GOT DIBBS!!!!!
WayFast84
10-15-2006, 08:28 PM
so your swearing that your 9 year old, back seat riding eyes knew the speed limit from a vacation 5 years ago better than someone who was LIVING and DRIVING on those roads for several years?

you sir need to join fbodyfirebird on whatever new forum he is on
lol

I swear i saw a 80 mph speed limit sign then I asked my mom if it was 75 or 80 and she said it was 80.... ill ask my sister the next time i see her...
chevyt454
10-15-2006, 08:54 PM
Every hotrodder around there must have high gears!
JL8Jeff
10-15-2006, 09:05 PM
I10 goes along the gulf coast doesn't it?
98tadriver
10-15-2006, 09:27 PM
thats def texas, but those signs almost look photoshopped.. but if theres an article about it, then i reckon its real.
Untamed
10-15-2006, 09:45 PM
there used to be roads in montana that didnt have speed limits. there was a big sign when you entered montana that said something like "welcome to montana, enjoy our roads responsibly."

I have a friend who lives in south central Montana. The "No Posted Speed Limit" rules are still in effect there.
V
10-15-2006, 10:49 PM
click on the picture for the article...where it says its the highest in the US
qwikz28
10-15-2006, 10:50 PM
I have a friend who lives in south central Montana. The "No Posted Speed Limit" rules are still in effect there.
unfortunately cops can still give you tickets if they feel your speed has become unsafe. i think safe is a relative term but thats just me
ChickenLittle
10-16-2006, 07:43 AM
yeah, Montana was 'safe and prudent', but that only applied to certain areas and during certain hours, then it was 70 or 75...

last I heard, the 'no limit' was lifted...

i really don't see the point of a limit on a well maintained 4 lane highway where you can see for miles as long as the car is built for it. Americans think going 140 is nuts, yet in Germany, 140 will get you flashed to get the hell outta the way, lol:mrgreen:

oh...by the by

Florida "Standard" Speed Limits

Municipal Speed Areas30Business or Residential Area30Rural Interstate70*Limited Access Highways70All Other Roads and Highways55*School Zones20
*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. Drivers should not assume because the area appears to be a particular urban, municipality, business or highway area that the speed is the standard or expected speed zone. Observe and obey the posted speed signs as there may be frequent changes from area to area along the selected roads or highways.
qwikz28
10-16-2006, 09:19 AM
i can think of a couple people who have cars capable of 140 who i would find unsafe to be driving at those speeds. myself included...
Untamed
10-16-2006, 09:40 AM
unfortunately cops can still give you tickets if they feel your speed has become unsafe. i think safe is a relative term but thats just me

Oh I agree with you. Speed and safe driving aren't mutually excluded. Weaving in and out of lanes at high speeds is definately dangerous and stupid. :)

I've never been to Montana so only reporting what I heard. :nod:

As for Florida highways, anyone who has traveled Alligator Alley, all the out to / from Naples knows you can't drive too fast there. The alligator "speed bumps" will kill you and everyone around you pretty quick. They don't call it alligator alley for nothing. Of course, its been over 15 years since I've driven that regularly so maybe they found a way to fix that problem. :shrug: Stay under 70 and watch out for sunglare in the mornings, preventing you from seeing walking handbags on the road.
BonzoHansen
10-16-2006, 10:13 AM
This isn't around here, why do I care? :)