AAA trying to sabotage federal speed limit repeal. The National Motorists Association has devoted all its resources to repealing the 55 mph National Maximum Speed Limit. Major efforts have been focused on including the repeal legislation in the National Highway System Act. Successful in the US Senate, the NMA has shifted it's energies to passage in the House.
On the day of the first vote on the speed limit provision (Sept 7th), the American Automobile Association has attempted to undermine the speed limit repeal campaign by supporting alternative legislation, legislation developed by proponents of federal speed limits.
Despite the AAA's well-heeled campaign, the National Motorists Association prevailed in the Surface Transportation Subcommittee and repeal of the 55 mph federal speed limit was included in the House version of the National Highway System Act by a vote of 26-9!