tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5423828110657790714.post3288185525485707008..comments2023-10-30T11:58:11.230-04:00Comments on Shakes, Shivers, and Dithers: I Can't Drive 55!Mark V. Williamshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05614017590488331772noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5423828110657790714.post-67710400842936389262008-07-22T14:33:00.000-04:002008-07-22T14:33:00.000-04:00My two cents: install red-light cameras at all maj...My two cents: install red-light cameras at all major intersections and ticket the owner of every car who runs a red light (yes, I was almost hit by one recently). Also, ticket anyone driving over 80 on the interstates. Make drunk driving fines and consequences really high. I am more worried about people killing me in an intersection than driving 75 on the freeway. But, this is about energy consumption, right? How about license plate fees related to size or energy efficiency of vehicle? How about better public transportation in small-ish towns? How about bike lanes on county roads? Ah well... so much can be done. Changing the speed limit to save gas seems short-sighted, and there might be other ramifications to the economy (like taking truckers longer to get good somewhere; hiring more patrolmen to give tickets; more court time to process tickets, etc).<BR/>Thanks for thought-provoking points.Janice Phelps Williamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10306027122205832138noreply@blogger.com