> They used to but too many people in poorly-maintained cars driving too
> fast caused the state to recind that decision IIRC.

There are also Federal highway dollars.  Back during various times in our
history, while the states set their speed limits, the Feds would tell them
that setting them too high would result in loss of funding.

IIRC, that is pretty much where the national standard of 55 MPH came from.

Mike

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