Illinois Interstate Speed Limited Raised to 70 MPH
Illinois’ rural interstates have had its speed limit increased from 65 mph to 70 mph.
The law will be effective in January 2014 and targets roadways in less populated areas. Eight counties with urban areas are able to opt out of the new law.
The law, which was signed in by Governor Pat Quinn, changes the state’s speed limit to be consistent with dozens of states that already have a 70 mph or higher speed limit.
For the most part, the law had support from both sides of the aisle, though the Illinois State Police and the governor’s transportation chief opposed the increase initially. Neither pushed their objections earlier today.
“This limited five miles-per-hour increase will bring Illinois’ rural interstate speed limits in line with our neighbors and the majority of states across America, while preventing an increase in excessive speeding,” Quinn said in a statement. “I encourage all motorists to continue to respect our traffic laws, avoid distractions and exercise common sense behind the wheel to protect the safety of themselves and others.”
[Source: Pantagraph]
Jason Siu began his career in automotive journalism in 2003 with Modified Magazine, a property previously held by VerticalScope. As the West Coast Editor, he played a pivotal role while also extending his expertise to Modified Luxury & Exotics and Modified Mustangs. Beyond his editorial work, Jason authored two notable Cartech books. His tenure at AutoGuide.com saw him immersed in the daily news cycle, yet his passion for hands-on evaluation led him to focus on testing and product reviews, offering well-rounded recommendations to AutoGuide readers. Currently, as the Content Director for VerticalScope, Jason spearheads the content strategy for an array of online publications, a role that has him at the helm of ensuring quality and consistency across the board.
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