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What is the fastest speed known posted on the highway that is legal? I have to drive down a 75 mph stretch that is treacherous.

Posted - December 18, 2018

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  • "85 mph" .. if Texas hasn't changed it since 2014.

    With a speed limit of 85 mph on specified segments of rural interstates, Texas is the fastest state in the country. The state's average speed limit for all three types of roadways (rural and urban interstates and limited-access roads) is 78.3.Oct 6, 2014
      December 18, 2018 5:29 PM MST
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  • 46117
    That means the jerks out there are doing 90 -95?  I am never driving in Texas.  EVER.
      December 18, 2018 5:33 PM MST
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  • 10449
    Around here it's 65 mph, and that's only on a 3 mile stretch of the new "highway" (and there are 4-5 fatalities on it per year). 

    Driving around these parts is always treacherous.  All the roads are winding and steep (this is mountain country).  Very few roads have a shoulder (no room), and many have sheer drop offs (really "fun" to drive on foggy days or at night).  Some roads aren't even paved, and the ones that are, are wet/icy 24/7 all winter long (mountains and trees keep them from getting sunlight).  If that isn't bad enough, deer, bears, skunks, possums, raccoons, and other wildlife abound.   
      December 18, 2018 5:44 PM MST
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  • 46117
    I'm having a heart attack already.  I am not the greatest driver when it comes to treachery.  My nerves take over and I want to jump out of the car.
      December 18, 2018 7:58 PM MST
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  • 5455
    Germany lets people go as fast as they want.


    I think UAE is the second fastest country.  They let people go 160 km/h.

      December 18, 2018 6:55 PM MST
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  • 46117
    I would like to know what that even means.  What does 160 kilometers convert into as far as miles?

    Germany is INSANE.  By the way.  Are they nuts or what? 
      December 18, 2018 7:59 PM MST
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  • 6988
    They have incredible crashes on the Autobahn. 160 Km converts to about 100 mph. 
      December 18, 2018 10:57 PM MST
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  • All those brake lights suggest creeping where it otherwise might be 75mph. :P
      December 19, 2018 6:53 AM MST
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  • 22891
    no idea since i dont drive
      December 19, 2018 1:51 PM MST
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  • 46117
    You are not missing a thing.  Except maybe a few accidents.


      December 19, 2018 2:18 PM MST
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  • Locally 55 MPH, but not far from turnpike 65 MPH.  On the turnpike 70 MPH though people are exceeding that everyday and leave me in the dust lol  

    This post was edited by Benedict Arnold at December 20, 2018 9:08 PM MST
      December 19, 2018 2:17 PM MST
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  • 46117
    I am so glad cars do not come equipped with cannons.  Like a tank? Because I swear, I would have murdered a bunch of people by now.  I would regret it later, but at the time, when someone is cutting me off when I am trying to get on the expressway and they have to go into my lane in my spot and cut in front just to prove they can, I want them blown to smithereens.  They could care less about my life or anything.  

    And just try and get into another lane when you want to exit?  Everyone going 80 mph or faster here in some parts of Arizona?  These people are just creeps with driver's licenses.  

      December 19, 2018 2:21 PM MST
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