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Old 06-04-2016, 11:13 AM
 
Location: Coastal Connecticut
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75 is reasonable. 55 on major parts of 95 is a joke.

Also, minimum speeds should be strictly enforced. Someone going 45 while everyone else is going 75 is a bigger danger than high speeds, period. I've seen it on 95 far too often and it's extremely disruptive.
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Old 06-04-2016, 11:30 AM
 
Location: Northeast states
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75 is reasonable. 55 on major parts of 95 is a joke.

Also, minimum speeds should be strictly enforced. Someone going 45 while everyone else is going 75 is a bigger danger than high speeds, period. I've seen it on 95 far too often and it's extremely disruptive.
tell that to BMW, Audi, Mustang, Porsche drivers
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Old 06-04-2016, 11:42 AM
 
Location: Coastal Connecticut
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tell that to BMW, Audi, Mustang, Porsche drivers
Huh? Tell what?
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Old 06-04-2016, 11:48 AM
 
Location: Northeast states
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Huh? Tell what?
They always cutting off drivers on 95 and driving 100+
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Old 06-04-2016, 01:19 PM
 
Location: Connecticut
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What year was that though? The average vehicle today handles and brakes like the sports cars of the 1970's and is about 1000x safer in a collision. Modern technology could merit some revision of the speed limits.
I believe it was around 1995 so about 20 years ago. Cars have changed with better safety features but I believe cars have gotten smaller so I am not sure higher speeds are a good idea. Jay
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Old 06-04-2016, 03:25 PM
 
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They always cutting off drivers on 95 and driving 100+
So do people driving Hondas, Toyotas, Suzukis, etc. Poor and selfish driving habits is not limited to those with luxury vehicles.
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Old 06-05-2016, 09:52 AM
 
Location: Fairfield, CT
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On certain stretches of road, a 75 mph speed limit makes sense. People are already doing it anyway, and artificially low speed limits blur the line between safe and unsafe driving and breed disrespect for the law. I favor a realistic speed limit, with tougher enforcement and penalties against those who violate the higher limits, while leaving people driving at safe (but currently illegal speeds) alone.
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Old 06-05-2016, 02:21 PM
 
Location: New London County, CT
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With the constant b******g that goes on here regarding the quality of drives, I can't imagine why anyone would support allowing them to go faster.
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Old 06-05-2016, 03:09 PM
 
Location: Woburn, MA / W. Hartford, CT
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With the constant b******g that goes on here regarding the quality of drives, I can't imagine why anyone would support allowing them to go faster.
Bingo^^^
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Old 06-05-2016, 04:38 PM
 
Location: Connecticut
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On certain stretches of road, a 75 mph speed limit makes sense. People are already doing it anyway, and artificially low speed limits blur the line between safe and unsafe driving and breed disrespect for the law. I favor a realistic speed limit, with tougher enforcement and penalties against those who violate the higher limits, while leaving people driving at safe (but currently illegal speeds) alone.
Totally agree!!! I84 East past East Hartford can easily support 75, as well as Rt9 Middletown on south. I84 past Waterbury as well. Bump up I95 in Fairfield county to 65, as well as all of Rt8, and I84 from farmington to the Waterbury line. The Merritt and Wilbur Cross Parkway would be fine at 65, although it gets to be a bit curvy down near the NY line so I wouldn't have a problem leaving that at 55.
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