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Michigan State Rep supports 55 MPH limit |
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Monday, 01 September 2008 |
In June, state Rep. Aldo Vagnozzi, D-Farmington Hills, introduced a resolution urging Congress to enact the national speed limit of 55 mph, which would drop the speed of many Michigan roads from 70 mph.
In a written statement, Vagnozzi said, "At a time when Michigan residents are stretching their dollars as far as they can to make ends meet, skyrocketing gas prices are only making matters worse. By simply lowering the speed limit and slowing down on the road, we can increase fuel efficiency, decrease our own gas consumption and provide consumers some relief at the pump."
He said lowering the speed limit is "a proven way to provide relief to consumers and will help reduce our dependence on foreign oil."
Source: Mandatory national speed limit faces scrutiny by Jacquelyn Gutc of The Oakland Press
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