I Can't Drive 65 (house, taxes, law)

[Guamanians]

I just heard that Gov. McDonnell is going to sign a law that will raise the speed limit in VA to 70MPH. Can someone call Sammy Hagar

[car54]

Wow, can you imagine the reckless driving threads we'll have when only 10 mph over will get you a reckless!

[slim04]

Originally Posted by car54

Wow, can you imagine the reckless driving threads we'll have when only 10 mph over will get you a reckless!

Perhaps it's meant to be a money maker for Virginia.

[MessageBoardName]

If passed, it would apply to rural roads in Virginia. It won't have any impact in Northern Virginia. Take note of the listed highways below:


Get There - Va. Senate, House move bills raising speed limit on some roads
Va. Senate, House move bills raising
speed limit on some roads


Virginia Gov. Robert F. McDonnell scored a legislative victory Tuesday as identical bills raising the speed limit on some rural roads from 65 to 70 mph emerged from both the House of Delegates and the state Senate.
McDonnell called for the increase during his campaign for governor and asked the legislature to approve it this year during his first address to a joint session last month. He called the approvals "an important early step" in the goal of improving Virginia's traffic-clogged roads, arguing that raising the limit would speed drivers to their destinations. The bills each would raise the speed limit on U.S. Route 29, U.S. Route 58, U.S. Route 360, U.S. Route 460, and on U.S. Route 17, where they are limited-access highways.

[Guamanians]

Originally Posted by slim04

Perhaps it's meant to be a money maker for Virginia.

I don't think so. The money making schemes were attempted by Gov. Kaine with the $1000 fine... Those didn't go over too well.
Gov. McDonnell is trying to apply common sense leadership where he can. If you don't want to drive faster then just move over to the right lane.

I would hope that the Gov. would know by now that extra fines, fees, taxes, etc. are the cause of many citizens anger. By taking these small steps he is showing that he puts VA citizens above the usual politics... Now, I know that Gov. Bob will take the party line on certain issues. But, as long as he makes thoughtful decisions rather than impulse decisions he will be fine.

[torpor]

If they're keeping the law that defines 80 mph as reckless driving while expanding the locations where the speed limit is 70, then I definitely understand the perception of it as a money-maker. Going 10 mph above the speed limit isn't generally unsafe in normal conditions, and it certainly shouldn't warrant a reckless driving charge.

[Guamanians]

Originally Posted by torpor

If they're keeping the law that defines 80 mph as reckless driving while expanding the locations where the speed limit is 70, then I definitely understand the perception of it as a money-maker. Going 10 mph above the speed limit isn't generally unsafe in normal conditions, and it certainly shouldn't warrant a reckless driving charge.

It could be a problem... Lets hope that the majority of cops will adhere to the standard 10mph cushion, and maybe just give us a regular speeding ticket for doing 82mph in a 70. Anyyone caught going over 85mph will probably be SOL

[slim04]

I was just joking. But then again one of the biggest complaints about the old huge fines was that they only applied to VA residents. I'm sure Bob will at least fix that flaw.