Just curious what you guys think about the proposed new speed limit in Texas ? Personally I think its great, especially out in West Texas.

 

there goes my MPG

 

Its about time ! I love driving 70 on most 2 lane roads as well now. 85 will be even better. ( just not in the truck) God bless Texas...

 

yeh, 200 miles in a straight line and nobody else around.. get it over with quick!.

but this is not everywhere, just selected rural areas.

Sam

 

Texas knows how to do it right!

 

Wish it was that in my state.

 

Man I love Texas. Wish the DW would agree to move there. Ever see the tv series Jericho, love the way it ends?

At any rate, they have it right down there................

 

Ye Ha, ride em Cowboy!!!!

 

Finally I won't be considered a speeder!

 

It's about time! Driving across Texas is not a job...it is a career!

Now if they would increase the speed limit on the deer and other future road kill to hurry up and get out the way!

 

Just heard on the news that the new higher speed limit was only going to be on new highways in Texas, and not intended for existing routes.

azkingranch

2011 F350 SRW LB KR GOLDEN BRONZE

 

There are a few test sections in Utah with either 80 or 85 mph, not sure which. One is on I-15 between Fillmore and Beaver.

Most of the interstate speeds in Utah is 75 except along the wasatch front from Payson to Brigham City.

Wonder if Nevada will raise their limit. Back in the day the limit in Nevada was as fast as you wanted to go. Cop would give you a ticket if he figured the speed was unsafe for conditions though.

 

I have been down that section in Utah a couple of times, seemed like the drivers were being sensible and driving to their capabilities. I live in california where we have that incredibly stupid 55 mph when towing. I find it downright dangerous, as you have cars zipping around you doing 70-80 while you are stuck in a pack of big rigs ! I got a speeding ticket in Redding for doing 64mph, cost me $180 !!

 

one thing to note - in the great state of Texas, there is no actual thing as a speed limit (except for in school zones). There is something called a "posted presumptive limit" which reads "speed limit" on the signs. I'd venture a guess that 99% of people don't realize this... but if you ever fight a ticket in Texas with a good lawyer, you will learn

The wording change was put in place to allow cops the ability to ticket someone for going 50 in a 55 when there is ice all over the road. The "posted presumptive" limit means that under normal conditions, a reasonable driver isn't speeding if they are traveling under that limit. Adverse conditions warrant slower speeds, but ideal conditions allow for higher ones. If it's 72, sunny, and calm outside with a wide-open road, you can very easily get out of a speeding ticket (say, 80 in a 70) in TX. Just know the law

This change to 85 is going to open up a can of worms, IMO. Unless they also change the "posted presumptive" part of the law, they are essentially saying that it's okay to go 95-100 under ideal conditions. There are a very large number of licensed drivers in the state of Texas who are nowhere near qualified to do triple digits *anywhere*. It scares me a little.

 

I got 12.9 mpg going 95mph. Not bad. Unloaded 4x4 F350 with a 17mph tail wind.