Is it time to "Drive 55" again?

[Java]

Congress adopted a nationwide 55 mph speed limit law during the oil embargo of the 1970s and threatened to withhold highway funding for any state that didn't comply. It repealed the law 13 years ago, when oil was cheap and gas plentiful. But with prices going through the roof and everyone worried about global warming, there are increasing calls for Congress to bring back the double-nickel speed limit.

Advocacy groups like drive55.org say rolling the speed limit back to 55 will save fuel, reduce pollution and save lives. It seems logical, but not everyone is convinced slower speeds bring any real benefit, and the debate is heating up.

"Sheer physics tell you lower speeds equal better fuel economy, fewer injuries and lower emissions," said Justin McNaull, director of state relations for AAA. "But what happens when you change the speed limit is a little less clear."

It depends upon who you want to believe.

Source to view the complete article: With Gas Prices Rising and the Planet Warming, Is It Time To Drive 55 Again? | Autopia from Wired.com

Well.. i cant say im in total disagreement with this law... but they really need to lower gas prices too.. My mom actually is going to buy 2 smartcars over the summer so my family can get around town... 45 MPG cant beat it! Only downfall is they are only 2 seaters. Think about it... 2 smart cars @ ~$11,500 OR 1 Toyota Prius for ~$23,000.. ide go with the super gas efficient Smarties!

What are your thoughts?

[spazzie]

get a geo

[fear frantic]

Originally Posted by spazztic

get a geo

already got one lol
if its only those 2 go with smarts easy ass hell to park

[Crimson Ghost]

im gunna get an old vesp those kick ass

[deathshadow391]

I getting a smart car in august. Those things are awesome! (Plus if I ever need to drive a bunch of ppl around I can just borrow my dad's car.

[ComradePatriot]

Yeah...I drive a Lexus LS400...18 MPG give or take, premium only....broke as hell.

[fear frantic]

noone would drive 55 if they changed it to it anyways...
we have streets that ppl drive 55-60 in the morning with the limit being 30
and on the highway everyone goes around 70 even though the limit is 55

[StripedSweaterNinja]

my dad has this '58 morris minor, it gets like 50 something MPG lol

[DisturbedMaggot]

55, fuck that lol i go 70 in 35s X-D

no ticket yet! *knock on wood* lol

especially here in vegas, nobody at all would listen to that

and i like my gas guzzling bronco ii, 12 mpg bitches lol, lucky the farthest i go is 4 miles away lol

but i plan on getting a hydrogen fuel cell or hybrid or something really good on milage after i graduate college....in 4 years lol =P my college im going to is only 7 miles away, so for now i can afford it lol

[[ben]]

i just ride my bike....XD
i didnt know slower speeds increase gas mileage...
i didnt really think it mattered at all.