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Speed Limits: Who’s Really Setting the Rules?

Ever heard of the '85% rule' for speed limits? Turns out, it means most speed limits are set by how fast 85% of drivers are already going, not by what feels safe for pedestrians or kids near schools. In Ohio, a resident wanted the speed limit lowered, but officials said it should actually go up! Critics say this old-school rule ignores today’s road realities. Some states are finally rethinking it—about time, right? #Transportation #RoadSafety #SpeedLimits