Just came back from a 4K+ mile road trip through the US Southwest.
Being a native Californian, I have to say I was impressed with the way
some other states handle speed limits and enforcement. In AZ, NM, TX,
OK, KS, CO, UT and NV the speed limits are generally more reasonable;
e.g. 70-75mph on freeways, and 60-65mph on decent quality 'backroads.'
And, it appeared the limits are enforced without mercy (esp. in AZ and
NM). These are, of course, good cruising speeds for a Big Healey.
In CA, similar backroads will have a 55mph speed limit, but everyone
will do 65mph+ with impunity (usually). I also like the 'Stay On The
Right Except To Pass' policy on TX freeways--much less lane-cutting and
generally more civil behavior, compared to oh, say, Interstate 5 in
central CA.
Off the soapbox ...
bs
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