State lawmakers are considering a bill that would allow the Turnpike Commission to raise the Pennsylvania Turnpike speed limit to 70 miles per hour.
The House Transportation Committee recently approved the measure, which would affect sections of both the Northeast Extension and the rest of the turnpike.
Supporters of the measure say the change makes sense because vehicles are safer and the turnpike is wider, flatter and straighter thanks to road improvements.
There is no timetable for when - or if - the bill will come to a vote. Turnpike officials say the speed limit change would not be made without additional study and would apply only to some portions of the road.
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http://www.dmv.state.pa.us/pdotforms/vehicle_code/chapter33.pdf § 3301. Driving on right side of roadway. (AKA Stay to the right unless passing) (a) General rule.--Upon all roadways of sufficient width, a vehicle shall be driven upon the right half of the roadway except as follows: (1) When overtaking and passing another vehicle proceeding in the same direction where permitted by the rules governing such movement. § 3303. Overtaking vehicle on the left (AKA: Get the hell outta the left lane when you see me trying to pass you) The driver of an overtaken vehicle shall not increase the speed of the vehicle until completely passed by the overtaking vehicle and shall give way to the right in favor of the overtaking vehicle on suitable signal. And for the record..... PA shouldn't do ANYTHING NJ does. It's bad enough we have bridges connecting us together.
The reason the 55mphs speed limit needs to be raised is because it is OLD and doesn't reflect the ability and saftey of today's cars and road in regards to technology. If everyone went 55mphs, this is what you'd have. On some roads... you do have this. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OoETMCosULQ&feature=player_detailpage#t=124s
The applicable section here is § 3313. Restrictions on use of limited access highways. (d) DRIVING IN RIGHT LANE. — (1) Except as provided in paragraph (2) and unless otherwise posted, upon all limited access highways having two or more lanes for traffic moving in the same direction, all vehicles shall be driven in the right-hand lanes when available for traffic except when any of the following conditions exist: (i) When overtaking and passing another vehicle proceeding in the same direction. (ii) When traveling at a speed greater than the traffic flow. (iii) When moving left to allow traffic to merge. (iv) When preparing for a left turn at an intersection, exit or into a private road or driveway when such left turn is legally permitted.
Unfortunately, heading south to Philly @ rush hour, you pretty much HAVE to ride the left lane, just for all the cars to fit. DID YOU KNOW: Turnpike, not making enough money as is, has to PAY State Police for their patrols. Perhaps a "blitz attack?" Pay P.S.P. for more troopers, temp, to get out there & slam dunk a few times (& use distinctly unmarked cars somewhat), to ticket the h--- out of overtly wreckless drivers, as the ones I've mentioned. Maybe tickets will defray the cost? P.S.P. - Fogelsville did that on '78 past Rte.100 for a while, and it worked.
The more you know (might save you some $$$ in a ticket) ; ) § 3368. (c) (4) Speed timing devices. No person may be convicted upon evidence obtained through the use of devices authorized by paragraphs (2) and (3) unless the speed recorded is six or more miles per hour in excess of the legal speed limit. Furthermore, no person may be convicted upon evidence obtained through the use of devices authorized by paragraph (3) in an area where the legal speed limit is less than 55 miles per hour if the speed recorded is less than ten miles per hour in excess of the legal speed limit. This paragraph shall not apply to evidence obtained through the use of devices authorized by paragraph (2) or (3) within a school zone or an active work zone.
You should do some internal reflection on your racial issues. It's not healthy.
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Here is what your world looks like in reality. You want to go 55mph? Fine, go do it. Stay to the FAR right and get out of my way. If I drive slower than 80mphs, I'll fall asleep. 55mphs was an appropriate speed limit when the roads were unpaved with stones and automobile technology was stuck in 1950. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OoETMCosULQ&feature=player_detailpage#t=124s