Were you hoping you could start driving faster on Pennsylvania roads and highways? If so, keep hoping because the state’s legislature has decided to keep the speed limit at the current 65 miles per hour despite changing trends of other states to increase their speed limits.
Ohio is becoming one of the latest of 32 states that have raised their speed limits to 70 miles per hour or faster on some highways. Officials in Pennsylvania, which borders Ohio, say there are no plans to go ahead with similar plans.
“I would suggest 65 is plenty fast enough,” explained Representative Joe Markosek, a Democrat from Monroeville and chair of the House Transportation Committee.
Some officials are worried about raising the speed limit any higher due to the aging infrastructure, narrow roads and deteriorating bridges throughout the state. They say a higher speed limit is just asking for trouble like more accidents and injuries among Pennsylvania’s drivers. Brian Newbacher, director of public affairs for AAA, had this to say about the state’s speed limit and road conditions: “It’s probably good where it is now, especially given the condition of some of the roads and bridges.”
Friday, we’ll discuss how drivers in the state of Pennsylvania feel about the legislature’s decision. Until then, your Glenside area Toyota dealers want to know how you feel about keeping the state’s speed limit at 65 mph. Do you think 65 mph is fast enough or would you like to speed it up and go 70 mph? Let us know your thoughts below and maybe some officials will take those thoughts into consideration!