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The law capped speed limits at 55 mph (89 km/h) on all other roads. A survey by the Associated Press found that, as of Wednesday, January 2, 1974: 12 states already had maximum speed limits of 55 mph (89 km/h). 9 states had maximum speed limits of 50 mph (80 km/h). 29 states had to lower limits.
In response to the 1973 oil crisis, Congress enacted the National Maximum Speed Law that created the universal 55 miles per hour (89 km/h) speed limit. States had to agree to the limit if they desired to receive federal funding for highway repair.
Learn how speed limits have evolved across the country over time, from the early laws of Connecticut and New York to the national limit of 55 mph in 1974 and the current state-specific limits of 70 mph or higher. Find out how speed limits are complex, state-specific, and bound by law, and how they affect traffic safety and fuel efficiency.
15 de dic. de 2021 · How speeding became a national health problem and a big reason for traffic fatalities in the U.S. The article explores the history, enforcement, and culture of speeding, and the challenges of changing the speed limit.
1 de ene. de 2020 · On January 2, 1974, President Richard M. Nixon signed into law a national speed limit of 55 mph. Prior to this, most limited access highways in the US ranged from 65 mph to 70 mph, with a few remote places (Montana and Nevada) not relying on a numerical limit at all.
16 de nov. de 2009 · Learn how President Nixon responded to the Arab oil embargo by signing a law that lowered all highway speed limits to 55 mph in 1974. Find out how this policy affected fuel consumption, road safety and American culture.
14 de feb. de 1977 · Highlights. The national 55 mile per hour (mph) speed limit law was enacted as a fuel conservation measure after the 1973 Arab oil embargo, and secondarily, to improve highway safety. Its effectiveness was evaluated from Department of Transportation (DOT) information, meetings with law enforcement and highway officials in five states ...
