Gov. Cuomo proposing to reduce speed limit on interstates in New York

1-7-2014 | Self

[Ouderkirk]

Despite 65MPH being popular among many motorists and the trucking industry, the proposal to lower speed limits along major highways in NY may move in the legislature because of ardent support from Gov. Andrew Cuomo and key members of the State Senate.

[Ouderkirk]

I have been hearing this from my local politicians for about a year. It looks like this crazy SOB is really going to do it !

[Mr. K]

grrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr

I drive from Buffalo to N.H. every week and this will add 2 hours to my drive

F U Cuomo

[BenLurkin]

What the citizens want means nothing to our masters.

[Vigilanteman]

Lower speed limits = more speeding tickets = more revenue to the nanny state. After all, what's really, really important?

[nascarnation]

Make it really safe. 40mph. Do it for “the children”.

[Colonel Kangaroo]

Undoubtedly, a law that will impact the plebeians, not Cuomo.

[KarlInOhio]

If you can't frack for oil and gas in New York, then you'll have to drive 35 mph and limit your thermostats to 60°F in winter until you elect a sane government.

[E. Pluribus Unum]

Deja Vu all over again.

[oh8eleven]

Lower speed limits = more speeding tickets = more revenue to the nanny state.
Bingo! We have a winner.
If anyone thinks Cuomo gives a $hit about anyone other than himself, they're delusional.

[Ouderkirk]

Yep..back to 55 MPH and Troop T at your throat every mile

[traderrob6]

I do the latter already.

Wifes not real happy with me.

[AmericaUnite]

Is this about his driving daughter again, like the SUVs that are high enough to look into a passenger car to see if the driver is texting ?

[eastforker]

65 MPH speed limit on the beltway around Houston and you will get run over if you adhere to it.

[PapaNew]

Well, the government beast must be either killed or fed. In this case feeding it includes getting more speeding fines.

[Paladin2]

" Posted: Friday, January 3, 2014 10:12 am

By Shawn Johnson Wisconsin Public Radio

Illinois raised its rural Interstate speed limit to 70 miles per hour on Wednesday, a move that Wisconsin isn't expected to adopt anytime soon.

With Illinois raising its Interstate speed limit to 70 mph, Wisconsin will become an island of sorts: Neighboring Minnesota, Michigan and Iowa already have speed limits of 70 mph for cars on rural Interstates. "

[GraceG]

Should stage a slowdown protest, nothing like everyone only driving 35 mph on every road in New York with the new speed limit...

[tcrlaf]

Lower speed limits = more speeding tickets = more revenue to the nanny state. After all, what’s really, really important?

Also, not enough people taking trains. Have to lower speed limits to around 40-45 to make the trains competitive.

[Hojczyk]

All the New Yorkers are in SW Florida….wish they would go home.. or become half way backers

[tips up]

Great. Back to Jimmy Carter and 55mph.

[TexasRedeye]

Illinois raised its rural Interstate speed limit to 70 miles per hour ...

And Texas raised some of its highways to 85 MPH but then, our gov doesn't need the extra revenue.