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Why is California's speed limit set at 55?

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by ThisisMeUsee, Dec 28, 2018.

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  1. Dec 28, 2018 #1
    ThisisMeUsee

    ThisisMeUsee Light Load Member

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    That is ridiculous. I want to go faster than that.

    Is this just California's way of going after the trucking industry and turn people away from trucking? This on top of so many regulations, so many rules including when it comes to idling laws. etc.

    CA is the worst state to be a truck driver!
     
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  3. Dec 28, 2018 #2
    Bakerman

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    They need the revenue
     
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  4. Dec 28, 2018 #3
    gokiddogo

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    Save fuel is the idea.
    They should have a downhill truck speed limit of 80...for the long slow grades anyway. Why not take full advantage of the return of energy?
     
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  5. Dec 28, 2018 #4
    Snakeschasingcars

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    They are. Thats how they keep there lights on.
     
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  7. Dec 28, 2018 #5
    D.Tibbitt

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    Id take california over anything east of i 35 , thats just me tho
     
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  8. Dec 28, 2018 #6
    gokiddogo

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    On top of the .70 per gallon ifta rate. Yep. Welcome to California.
     
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  9. Dec 28, 2018 #7
    stayinback

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    Really? Why?
    We've got lots of room east of 35 too.
    California makes us a tad nervous because of their CARB and Weigh stations like Banning...
    I can't go there but a measly 1000 miles per year exemption,

    Yes,My truck is certified Dirty Air
     
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  10. Dec 28, 2018 #8
    D.Tibbitt

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    I from phx so i guess cali is just normal to me... For me the the east coast is like a foreign country , i dont understand the ppl or the roads out there
     
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  11. Dec 28, 2018 #9
    pmdriver

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    Back during last century we had a national speed limit of 55 for everyone, no split speed limits. They forgot to tell California it is okay to go a bit faster.
     
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  12. Dec 28, 2018 #10
    stayinback

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    I got ya.

    Well,the People are like anywhere- You got your Lefties thinking Santa Claus should be Transgender- And you Got your Blue Collar Hard Working no nonsense Tax Payin' Gun Totin' Ameicans........

    As For Roads, not that Bad , Until you get east of Ohio, Then a certain amount of skill must be in place-
     
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