Business · 19/06/1996Updated: 10/18/2026 · 1 min read

Federal Government Invites Comments on Repeal of National Maximum Speed Limit Study

Summary

The U.S. government is seeking input from state highway officials, researchers, and others on a study examining the costs and benefits of repealing the national maximum speed limit, which was set at 55 mph in 1995.

Original source language: Federal Register — National Highway Traffic Safety AdministrationOpen original release →

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