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Originally Posted by Ray
Yeah, I actually remember the 55mph speed limit and remember that it was Nixon, but I don't remember the specific precipitating event, if there was one.
-Ray
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the 55 speed limit happened in 1973 as a result of an oil embargo triggered by opec in response to the yom kippur war.
i remember the situation well. i decided to drive 55 before it became the official limit. my only real problem with the 55 limit was related to all of the resources used across the country to replace speed limit signs.