Doing 71 mph in a 55 mph zone is like doing 32 mph in a 25 mph zone. (29% over the limit)
Doing 41 mph in a 25 mph zone is like doing 90 mph in a 55 mph zone. (64% over the limit)
The distance it takes to reduce your speed or come to a stop at 71 mph versus 41 mph makes your argument invalid.