According to Google Maps street view and Bing street view images, the speed limit along that stretch is 45 MPH, not 35. I found the exact location yesterday, and backed up down the road until I saw a speed limit sign.
That's not to say it couldn't have changed since those images were taken, but it clearly shows 45 MPH being the limit at that time.
They also said the vehicle was going 38 mph in a 35 mph zone.
According to Google Maps street view and Bing street view images, the speed limit along that stretch is 45 MPH, not 35. I found the exact location yesterday, and backed up down the road until I saw a speed limit sign.
Good reporting on your part. They type of investigation that freerepublic is so famous for.