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Time to Raise Speed Limits?

Two caveats - 1) if this is not BMW-specific enough, I apologize.  It seems
like anyone with a BMW ought to think 55/65 is too low.  2) If this starts a
thread, PLEASE lets not make this partisan.  OK, here goes..

It occurs to me that last week's election may provide an opportunity to do
something about the artificial speed limits we live with (FYI - its still 55
in here in NY!).  I know I've read who some of the key congressman are
regarding speed imits, but can't remember who they are.

If the GOP presents itself as the party of individual liberties and less
intrusive government, this seems like a good way to put its money where its
mouth is and pass (presumably) wildly popular legislation.   (Today on I-87
the average speed was 20 to 25 mph over the speed limit, so I have to assume
it would be very popular people are voting with their feet, so to speak).

Any thoughts on this?  Anyone active in, or know anything about the lobbying
groups for speed limit reform?

Michael Nover
88 M5 (yes I do have a non-hidden agenda here)