NoiseInsideMyHead Posted April 1, 2015 Share Posted April 1, 2015 http://bismarcktribune.com/news/state-and-regional/s-d-highway-patrol-to-strictly-enforce-new-mph-speed/article_ff709a85-ba4e-576f-99e2-0493a415b7a1.html Anybody else know this was coming? I found this quote from the article to be…um, interesting: Personally, Schmidt said, she drives 78 mph on the interstate and doesn’t think she’ll drive any faster. “If you blow a tire or hit a deer at 80 mph that’s not a good thing,” she said. Because those extra 2 mph really do make a difference. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andtheHomeoftheSIOUX!! Posted April 1, 2015 Share Posted April 1, 2015 Yeah I had saw that they were considering it a while ago. I hope Montana does the same thing. North Dakota should too. In other speed limit news, Wisconsin is considering moving theirs up to 70mph. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cberkas Posted April 1, 2015 Share Posted April 1, 2015 Yeah I had saw that they were considering it a while ago. I hope Montana does the same thing. North Dakota should too. In other speed limit news, Wisconsin is considering moving theirs up to 70mph. Montana wants to raise the speed limit to 85. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScottM Posted April 1, 2015 Share Posted April 1, 2015 I was kind of curious about the higher speed limits since a lot of OEM and lower-end car tires aren't rated for higher speeds and the temperatures they can generate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redneksioux Posted April 1, 2015 Share Posted April 1, 2015 I was kind of curious about the higher speed limits since a lot of OEM and lower-end car tires aren't rated for higher speeds and the temperatures they can generate. That and the fact most new vehicles mpg's drop about 30% when driving 80 instead of 55. I'm surprised the federal government is allowing speed limits into the 80's rather than pushing to have them lowered. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andtheHomeoftheSIOUX!! Posted April 1, 2015 Share Posted April 1, 2015 I was kind of curious about the higher speed limits since a lot of OEM and lower-end car tires aren't rated for higher speeds and the temperatures they can generate. M rated donut spares are rated for 81 mph. Family sedan ratings are typically around 112 mph sustained speed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darell1976 Posted April 1, 2015 Share Posted April 1, 2015 ND should do this, BUT have a lowered speed limit in winter time. 80-85 from April-Sept and 65-70 from Oct-March. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScottM Posted April 1, 2015 Share Posted April 1, 2015 M rated donut spares are rated for 81 mph. Family sedan ratings are typically around 112 mph sustained speed. And that assumes your tires are perfectly balanced, your alignment is good and they're properly inflated, and the road is smooth. Iowa just raised its gas tax, and then attempted to raise the limit on some stretches of road. Higher speed limits mean more dollars for the tax collector ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
niouxsiouxfan Posted April 1, 2015 Share Posted April 1, 2015 And that assumes your tires are perfectly balanced, your alignment is good and they;re properly infated, and the road is smooth. Iowa just raised its gas tax, and then attempted to raise the limit on some stretches of road. Higher speed limits mean more dollars for the tax collector ... Ahhh...So there is a method to the madness? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goon Posted April 5, 2015 Share Posted April 5, 2015 I drive 80 on I29 and I94 in ND and I get passed all the time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MafiaMan Posted April 6, 2015 Share Posted April 6, 2015 I drive 80 on I29 and I94 in ND and I get passed all the time. You're looking at the KPH reading, not MILES per hour, Goon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goon Posted April 6, 2015 Share Posted April 6, 2015 You're looking at the KPH reading, not MILES per hour, Goon. No, 80 Miles an hour... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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