[Dartman]

I’m aware that it “says” 65. But typical ACTUAL speed on such roads is 80-90mph. With people passing at close to 100mph. Going 65 would actually be more dangerous in such conditions. They keep the 65 limit to pull out-of-state people over at will for revenue.

Why do you think the limit is 65? It's not the reason you think, pulling out-of-state people over. Think really, really hard. Why do you think some areas have higher speed limits than others? Take several days to think of the answer. I can wait.

[editor-surveyor]

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>> “Why do you think the limit is 65?” <<

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Strictly for the revenue!

Highways are safer if traffic is moving at a more natural speed. 75 MPH is vastly safer than 65.

The engineering standards assume traffic is traveling at 85 MPH, but most states license people that can’t deal with 85, and that is where the problems arise, because they won’t go that fast, and others have to pass them constantly.

[varyouga]

The speed limit is different for various reasons such as density, hills, curves, road slickness, etc.

However, the limit is pretty much always 10-20mph below the natural safe speed of the road and 90% of people naturally go much faster.

Speed limits nationwide should be raised 10-15mph with a speed minimum added to all interstates.