WattsMack Posted May 19, 2009 Share Posted May 19, 2009 A bill to allow a uniform 65-mph speed limit on rural interstates in Illinois now rests in the hands of the governor.View the full article Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/9441-trucking-news-illinois-legislature-passes-uniform-speed-limit-bill/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lmackattack Posted May 19, 2009 Share Posted May 19, 2009 now I might need an OD trans or some 3.87 gears? Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/9441-trucking-news-illinois-legislature-passes-uniform-speed-limit-bill/#findComment-35408 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gambi80 Posted May 19, 2009 Share Posted May 19, 2009 I'm on both sides of the fence on this one. Most of the construction work I do is paid by the hour...55 stay alive and makes for good mileage. If/when the limit goes up I'll have to go 65 and lose at least a mpg...I've been able to average in the low-mid 7's up here in the flat lands so far this year. On the other hand it'll be nice to get rid of the senior friendly/archaic 55mph for trucks, 65 for cars. Everything moving at the same speed makes for a better driving experience. Quote Ever wonder how a blind person knows when to stop wiping? Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/9441-trucking-news-illinois-legislature-passes-uniform-speed-limit-bill/#findComment-35424 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg Rider Posted May 20, 2009 Share Posted May 20, 2009 Ohio has 65 for trucks and cars on the turnpike only! They are tossing the idea around of raising it for trucks on other interstates because of the "traffic flow" problem. Quote #1 on A-model registryIf I drink because of work, why can't I drink at work? Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/9441-trucking-news-illinois-legislature-passes-uniform-speed-limit-bill/#findComment-35426 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gambi80 Posted May 20, 2009 Share Posted May 20, 2009 Ohio has 65 for trucks and cars on the turnpike only! They are tossing the idea around of raising it for trucks on other interstates because of the "traffic flow" problem.If IL really wanted to do people a favor, it could raise the limit to 75 for everyone like much of the country west of the Missouri River has had for a few years now....it'd speed up the booorrrriiiiinnngggg drive down I-39, 55, 57... Quote Ever wonder how a blind person knows when to stop wiping? Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/9441-trucking-news-illinois-legislature-passes-uniform-speed-limit-bill/#findComment-35439 Share on other sites More sharing options...
storkmack Posted May 20, 2009 Share Posted May 20, 2009 I guess it is good that we have a uniform speed limit, but I would have a uniform wieght law. The fact that there are state roads that you can not haul 80,000# down is crazy, because we (trucking industry) are paying for them. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/9441-trucking-news-illinois-legislature-passes-uniform-speed-limit-bill/#findComment-35457 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gambi80 Posted May 21, 2009 Share Posted May 21, 2009 I guess it is good that we have a uniform speed limit, but I would have a uniform wieght law. The fact that there are state roads that you can not haul 80,000# down is crazy, because we (trucking industry) are paying for them.Ahh...yea that is bogus too. U.S. rt. 6 through my area is limited to 73280 for about 4 miles, because the townies don't want the traffic. Quote Ever wonder how a blind person knows when to stop wiping? Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/9441-trucking-news-illinois-legislature-passes-uniform-speed-limit-bill/#findComment-35478 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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