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To: Snickering Hound

That damnable 55 speed limit was a piece of work too.


12 posted on 04/30/2017 11:58:57 AM PDT by Luke21
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To: Luke21
That damnable 55 speed limit was a piece of work too.

He wanted 50mph for cars and 55mph for commercial trucks but the transport industry balked saying it would be unsafe.

He also tried to ban ornamental lighting. All part of the oil crisis of 73'-74'.

Just imagine driving from San Antonio to El Paso doing 50mph on a long and empty I-10.

13 posted on 04/30/2017 12:04:14 PM PDT by Snickering Hound
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