My "cage" is an old as shit Land Rover that tops out at 66. The freeways are a fucking nightmare in it. I'm reminded how much faster shit is after driving it.
I know the feeling; I recently got rid of my 92 F250 7.3IDI which made 60mph feel like 80mph especially with the dual axle cargo trailer loaded up. I wanted to like that truck and keep it forever, I really did. Alas it was an abusive relationship and my mental health is improving daily since ridding myself of that 'ol farm truck.
Are we seriously calling for freeway speed enforcement on BARF?
I wouldn't think it such a terrible idea if that speed limit were raised to something reasonable. 130km/h (~80MPH) is a common European speed limit, and if ours were that or higher, more enforcement might not be terrible.
I still think that some sections should be unlimited, or at least much higher. Don't you?
Speed alone isn't dangerous, however it is commonly coupled with too-close following distances, sudden lane changes, and huge speed deltas between the number one and number four lanes.
It is downright dangerous to have a 35mph delta between lanes. We give lanesplitters a hard time for that very thing; why should cars be any different?
In my opinion, if we raise the limit to 80mph, the lower (towing) limit should be raised to 65mph at least to keep the speed differential to something that the average driver can reasonably respond to in emergency situations.
The lack of enforcement when there are +35mph speed differentials is borderline negligent on the part of CHP. I say borderline because they do provide enforcement to the limit of their staffing capabilities.
Deputize me and I'd pull at least one person over each way to work every day for reckless driving.
All I can do is 'eat my popcorn' in the slow lane and be ready to avoid the inevitable collisions.
