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U.S. DOT unveils blockbuster 'Pro-Trucker Package' that promises to kill speed limiter mandate, expand truck parking, much more (cdllife.com)

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[–] oyo@lemmy.zip 4 points 1 year ago

This isn't exactly true in all states, for example CA:

"Under state law, speed limits must be based on the speed of the 85th percentile of those who travel the roadway, which is considered the safe driving speed..."

This fact is used by many to challenge speeding tickets in court.