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Starting Sept. 1, Texas speeds will be uniform, all day

Discussion in 'Truckers News' started by bullhaulerswife, Aug 24, 2011.

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  1. Aug 24, 2011 #1
    bullhaulerswife

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    By Keith Goble, Land Line state legislative editor


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    bullhaulerswife, Aug 24, 2011
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  3. Aug 24, 2011 #2
    123456

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    Good, about darn time.

    I remember all those YEARS of 55 speed limits thru texas...............

    GAWD that really stunk !!!
     
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  4. Aug 24, 2011 #3
    LandShark

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    Lol
    Might as well change the law to "fit" how everyone drives anyway.
     
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  5. Aug 24, 2011 #4
    newbebob

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    thats great dont help me thoe my truck will be governd at 62 mph
     
    newbebob, Aug 24, 2011
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  7. Aug 24, 2011 #5
    LandShark

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    Yep that stinks no doubt
    Just make sure that if you try to pass someone PLEASE make sure no one is with in a mile or closer coming up behind you when you deside to go for it
     
    LandShark, Aug 24, 2011
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  8. Aug 24, 2011 #6
    Emulsified

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    Now if we could just get California, Oregon and Washington to follow suit...
     
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  9. Aug 24, 2011 #7
    nuts&bolts123

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    hows ohio havent been there for a while and they had reduced speed for trucks think it was 55? cant remember
     
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  10. Aug 24, 2011 #8
    trlrtrash13

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    They still have the split in some places, but it's 65 in most. Turnpike is uniform the whole way across now.
     
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  11. Aug 24, 2011 #9
    buzzarddriver

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    Wonder what kind of fuel mileage you get running 80K at 80 MPH?
     
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  12. Aug 24, 2011 #10
    blackw900

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    Usually 7+ for me....

    It's about time Texas dropped the "split" so that we can get out there and run!
     
    blackw900, Aug 24, 2011
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