Rep. Kupper wants to set speed limits 80 mph! Even on a "rural" road, too fast. As he said they are already driving that fast, and 10-15 miles over the limit. So why up the limit? 80 plus 10, 15, that's 90 to 95, maybe some would do 100 mph. He mentions Montana has had success with this. Montana has a state population of 1,137,000, not even a third of Phoenix population. Arizona has seven and a half million people and too many of them drive. Arizona also doesn't seem to test drivers after getting their first license. Rules change over the years, may be published but does everyone see them.
Even if accidents are fewer at high speeds, which isn't a proven fact, would Rep Kupper want to be the first at the scene to see how badly bodies can be mangled?
Sure, everyone is busy and always in a hurry, but comes a time when safety should be considered.
Enjoy the drive.
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JANICE BOTTORFF
Midtown
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