In every other place i have lived in it has been 25. Why are the speed limits in general so low in Ohio
2006-11-09 15:13:52 · 9 answers · asked by Big Daddy R 7 in Politics & Government ➔ Law Enforcement & Police
ok the school zone is not that bad but 25 in a business district that is silly. I have lived in 3 other places and it has not been like this
2006-11-09 15:19:05 · update #1
The low limits match the low driving abilities of Ohioans. And plus, it's safer. GO BUCKS!
2006-11-09 15:16:15 · answer #1 · answered by nonametomention 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Good question. The speed limit for school zones and construction areas are set by the department of transportation (ODOT). Normally, 20 MPH zones are set in business and residential areas. 25 MPH (and higher) zones are set on state routes outside a municipality. Of course, traffic citation fines are much higher in these zones. Hope this helps. Go Buckeyes!
2006-11-09 15:24:20 · answer #2 · answered by Christopher H 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's just a safer speed. After all it is school kids were talking about protecting and I don't think 20 is to low. By the way in Oklahoma it's 20 miles per hour also.
2006-11-09 15:25:22 · answer #3 · answered by Barry DaLive 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
So what? What iis so bad about 5 miles difference. FYI My father was killed in Greater Cleveland by a speeding car of tean agers, In Ohio we want you and everyone to get home safely.
2006-11-09 15:23:57 · answer #4 · answered by devora k 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Ohio is taking the kid's lives as a higher priority then getting somewhere a few minutes faster.
2006-11-09 15:22:00 · answer #5 · answered by Mariposa 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Here in WA. state it's even lower. It should be, or a car won't be able to stop quick enough! If a child ran out into the street, it needs 2 car lengths for every 10mph it's going to stop! So, even at that 20mph, it might hit the child if not careful!!!
2006-11-09 15:19:43 · answer #6 · answered by sue d 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
you people must be out of step with the rest of the world the school zones i have seen are 15 mph and you better not speed in then either.
2006-11-09 15:23:13 · answer #7 · answered by roy40372 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In Cali it is 25, in some states it is as low as 15mph.
The purpose is to give you time to react to the darling little schoolchildren who might dart out into traffic.
2006-11-09 15:52:54 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Think of it in a good way. The slower you drive the less gas you waste. They are saving you money so don't complain. On a side note, lives are more important than a few minutes.
2006-11-09 15:16:37 · answer #9 · answered by Squawkers 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋